On FridayPee Dee Academy's undefeated season almost came to an end. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Bethesda Academy Blazers , sneaking past 25-22. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Golden Eagles also won the last time the pair played back in November of 2018.
Pee Dee Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 261 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since the start of last season.
One reason for the win was Pee Dee Academy's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for four sacks. Bethesda Academy's QB won't forget Chandler James anytime soon given he sacked him twice.
Bethesda Academy's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Raleigh Wesley, who picked up 122 receiving yards and a touchdown. Wesley showed off some serious burst, connecting on a big catch for 60 yards. Assir Best was in the mix as well, providing Bethesda Academy with two touchdowns.
Pee Dee Academy pushed their record up to 8-0 with the victory, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Bethesda Academy, the loss snapped their winning streak at six games and leaves them with a 6-3 record.
Pee Dee Academy is taking a road trip to face off against Dillon Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Pee Dee Academy's defense has only allowed 12.9 points per game this season, so Dillon Christian's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Bethesda Academy, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against St. John's Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. St. John's Christian Academy will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Bethesda Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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