The Harlem Bulldogs will take on the Academy of Richmond County Musketeers at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Harlem will be coming into the game with an undefeated record on the line.
Harlem will head into Friday's contest hoping to keep the good times rolling: they only won by three when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 21-point they dealt West Laurens on Friday. Harlem blew past West Laurens 28-7. The matchup marked the Bulldogs' most dominant win of the season so far.
It was another big night for Malik Tyler, who rushed for 140 yards and a touchdown. Jayden Futrell got in on the action as well, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Harlem was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 236 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 153 rushing yards in six consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Harlem's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. Futrell picked up that interception and then proceeded to rub salt in the wound by taking it back the other way for a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Academy of Richmond County came into Friday's game having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against Cross Creek by a score of 23-14 on Friday. The Musketeers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Harlem pushed their record up to 4-0 with the victory, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Academy of Richmond County, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
Everything came up roses for Harlem against Academy of Richmond County in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, as the team secured a 34-7 victory. Will Harlem repeat their success, or does Academy of Richmond County have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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