It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Porter-Gaud had no problem doing just that on Friday. They walked away with a 13-6 win over the Laurence Manning Academy Swampcats. This was a revenge game for the Cyclones: when they faced off against the Swampcats last Friday, they had to take a 22-21 loss.
Scott Tibbals
| 09/26/25 @ Heathwood Hall Episcopal | 123 |
| 08/22/25 vs First Baptist School | 95 |
| 11/07/25 @ Laurence Manning Academy | 80 |
| 08/29/25 @ Savannah Country Day | 52 |
| 10/03/25 @ Ben Lippen | 49 |
Porter-Gaud's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Amir Chisolm led the charge by rushing for 56 yards and one TD, while also picking up 42 receiving yards. Scott Tibbals helped out on the ground, rushing for 80 yards.
Porter-Gaud's defense stepped up as well, laying out the QB three times. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Allen Chisolm, Gibbes Allen, and Haze Marchant, who each picked up one sack apiece. Another thorn in Laurence Manning Academy's side was Chisolm, who picked up a sack and made 13 total tackles (5.0 for loss).
Porter-Gaud's victory bumped their record up to 5-6. As for Laurence Manning Academy, the defeat snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 6-5 record.
Looking ahead, Porter-Gaud will head out to face off against Northwood Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Chargers' defense has only allowed 12.3 points per game this season, so the Cyclones' offense will have their work cut out for them. Laurence Manning Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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