Bethesda Academy extended their postseason success on Friday against Calhoun Academy. They took down the Calhoun Academy Cavaliers 38-21. The win was all the more spectacular given the Blazers' disadvantage in MaxPreps' football rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 360th in Georgia, while the Cavaliers are ranked 174th in South Carolina).
Bethesda Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Raleigh Wesley led the charge by picking up 92 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Bethesda Academy also got help from Christian Vaughn, who showed off his sure hands for 119 receiving yards.
Bethesda Academy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Assir Best and Nicholas Jackson.
Despite the loss, Calhoun Academy still got an impressive performance from Chase Strickland, who rushed for 117 yards and three touchdowns. Strickland has become a key player for Calhoun Academy: the team is 8-1 when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns, but 1-2 otherwise.
The victory was the third in a row for Bethesda Academy, bringing their record for this year to 9-3. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 38.0 points per game. As for Calhoun Academy, their loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-3.
Bethesda Academy will take on Pee Dee Academy at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. Pee Dee Academy will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each contest than the last. Calhoun Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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