The John Milledge Academy Trojans will square off against the Stratford Academy Eagles at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. John Milledge Academy is coming into the matchup on a four-game losing streak.
Last Friday, John Milledge Academy took a blow against Brentwood, falling 33-6. The Trojans were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 26-0.
Meanwhile, Stratford Academy fought the good fight in their overtime match against Brookstone on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell to the Cougars 33-27. The defensive woes were uncharacteristic for the Eagles, who until this contest were averaging 13.17 points allowed.
Despite the loss, Stratford Academy got top-tier performance from Tyler Stephens, who rushed for 141 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.8 yards per carry. Stephens was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 62 yards.
John Milledge Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Stratford Academy, the loss snapped their winning streak at five games and leaves them with a 5-1 record.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. John Milledge Academy has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 166 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Stratford Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 194.7. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for John Milledge Academy against Stratford Academy when the teams last played back in October of 2023, as the squad secured a 40-6 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for John Milledge Academy since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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