First Baptist School was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat. They lost 59-35 to the Porter-Gaud Cyclones. While losing is never fun, the Hurricanes can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 215th, while the Cyclones are ranked 94th).
Despite the loss, First Baptist School still got an impressive performance from Tanner Swisher, who threw for 199 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 45 yards and a touchdown. Walker Traxler was another key player, picking up 90 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Even though they lost, First Baptist School was moving up and down the field and finished the game with 434 total yards. That's the most total yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Jammall Fludd had an outrageously good game for Porter-Gaud as he rushed for 108 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries. Another player making a difference was Nolen Shuman, who rushed for 80 yards and a touchdown.
First Baptist School's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Porter-Gaud, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
First Baptist School will venture away from home to take on Northwood Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Northwood Academy will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something First Baptist School surely won't give up without a fight. As for Porter-Gaud, they will host Savannah Country Day at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Porter-Gaud will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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