The Northwood Academy Chargers will take on the Hammond Skyhawks at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are still undefeated (Northwood Academy has six wins , while Hammond has 15 dating back to last season).
Northwood Academy's offense will try to repeat the strong performance it gave on Friday, when they got past Ben Lippen's usually-dominant defense. Everything went Northwood Academy's way against Ben Lippen as Northwood Academy made off with a 34-14 win. The Chargers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matchups by 20 points or more this season.
Northwood Academy's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB three times. Leading the way was Cody Mccleary with two sacks. Mccleary is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least six every time he's taken the field this season.
Meanwhile, Hammond humbled Hilton Head Christian Academy with a 55-21 victory. The result was nothing new for the Skyhawks, who have now won four contests by 28 points or more so far this season.
It was another big night for Andrew Turner, who threw for 301 yards and four touchdowns while completing 76.5% of his passes, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. Kinson Holland helped Turner out on the ground, rushing for 62 yards and a touchdown on only six carries, while also picking up 57 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Northwood Academy's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-0. As for Hammond, their win bumped their record up to 5-0.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Northwood Academy has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 228.3 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Hammond struggles in that department as they've been averaging 202.8. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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