Covenant Academy's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They blew past the John Hancock Academy Rebels 42-16. The high-scoring effort was just what Covenant Academy needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
Asa Wood was his usual excellent self, rushing for 228 yards and four touchdowns on only 12 carries. His longest rush was for an impressive 63 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. The team also got some help courtesy of Seth Daugherty, who picked up 147 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Covenant Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 241 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Covenant Academy's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Daugherty and Ethan Mills.
Covenant Academy's win bumped their record up to 2-3. As for John Hancock Academy, they are on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Covenant Academy will challenge Citizens Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for John Hancock Academy, they will face off against Westminster Schools of Augusta at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Westminster Schools of Augusta's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
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