If David Emanuel Academy was feeling good fresh off their 58-20 takedown of Fullington Academy last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Eagles fell just short of the Westwood Wildcats by a score of 30-28 on Friday. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Wildcats apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in November of 2023.
Richard Braddy
| 08/22/25 @ Grace Christian Academy | 5 |
| 08/15/25 vs Baker County | 5 |
| 10/03/25 vs Westwood | 3 |
| 09/26/25 @ Fullington Academy | 3 |
| 08/29/25 vs Crisp Academy | 3 |
| + 1 more games |
David Emanuel Academy's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Richard Braddy, who threw for 178 yards and three TDs, and also rushed for 50 yards. Braddy is becoming a predictor of the Eagles' success: when he posts at least three passing touchdowns the team is 4-1 (and 1-2 when he doesn't). Hudson Starley also helped with two touchdowns in total.
Westwood found their leader in sophomore Ben Ward, who rushed for 119 yards, and also threw for 108 yards and a pair of TDs.
David Emanuel Academy dropped their record down to 5-3 with the defeat, which was their third straight at home. As for Westwood, their victory bumped their record up to 6-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. David Emanuel Academy will head out to take on Georgia Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Westwood, they will venture away from home to square off against Sherwood Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Wildcats will need to watch out since the Eagles have now posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
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