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| 09/12/25 - Away | 22-36 L |
| 11/22/24 - Home | 43-6 W |
| 10/25/24 - Away | 62-12 W |
| 09/12/24 - Home | 56-20 W |
| 10/27/23 - Home | 36-8 W |
| + 5 more games |
Richard Winn Academy is 9-1 against Laurens Academy since October of 2020 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. After each having a week off, the two teams will shake off the cobwebs and hit the field against one another at 7:30 p.m. Richard Winn Academy has given up an average of 39.4 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Richard Winn Academy is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of South Carolina's top teams: King Academy, who was ranked first at the time (Richard Winn Academy was ranked fifth). The Eagles took a blow against the Knights last Friday, falling 54-16.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Laurens Academy). They claimed a resounding 52-21 victory over Christian Academy. The win was nothing new for the Crusaders as they're now sitting on three straight.
Richard Winn Academy better keep an eye on Caleb Hardy. He was instrumental in Laurens Academy's win, rushing for 219 yards and a pair of scores on only 11 carries, while also picking up 53 receiving yards and two TDs. With that strong performance, Hardy is now averaging an impressive 101 rushing yards per game. Ethan Collins was another key player, throwing for 157 yards and two touchdowns while completing 81% of his passes.
Laurens Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 331 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2024.
One reason for the win was Laurens Academy's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for 3.5 sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Riley Whittaker, Nathan Bell, and Eli Garrett, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Laurens Academy's victory bumped their record up to 7-1. As for Richard Winn Academy, they now have a losing record of 3-4.
Richard Winn Academy ended up a good deal behind Laurens Academy in their previous matchup back in September, losing 36-22. Will the Eagles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
