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| 10/03/25 - Home | 42-7 W |
| 11/22/24 - Home | 31-3 W |
| 10/04/24 - Away | 38-7 W |
| 09/15/23 - Away | 35-0 W |
| 09/16/22 - Home | 45-6 W |
| + 5 more games |
Savannah Christian had lost three straight, but after bumping their record up to 4-3 on Friday that streak is in the rearview. They blew past the Savannah Country Day Hornets 42-7. That 35 point margin sets a new team best for the Raiders this season.
Savannah Christian was led to victory by Blaise Thomas and Wesley Dinkins. Thomas threw for 286 yards and a pair of touchdowns while completing 84.6% of his passes, while Dinkins rushed for 115 yards and one TD on only 15 carries. Dinkins has become a key player for the Raiders: the team is undefeated when he posts at least 80 rushing yards, but 0-3 otherwise.
Savannah Christian didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Savannah Country Day to a completion percentage of just 47.4%. That dominant aerial defense primarily came from two players: Athen Hudspeth and Jameer Jackson, who each logged one passes deflected. Savannah Christian is a perfect 3-0 when they limit the passing game like that.
Savannah Christian didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Hudspeth and Weston Hughes.
As for Savannah Country Day, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. They haven't had much luck with Savannah Christian recently, as the team has come up short the last five times they've met.
Despite the loss, Savannah Country Day had strong showings from James Pannell, who picked up 86 receiving yards and one score, and Devin Trawick, who rushed for 81 yards on only nine carries.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Savannah Christian is set to face off against their familiar foe Vidalia at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Savannah Country Day will challenge rival Swainsboro at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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