Frederica Academy will challenge the John Milledge Academy Trojans on Friday. Both teams are coming into the game red-hot, with Frederica Academy sitting on six straight wins and John Milledge Academy on seven.
Frederica Academy is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They came out on top against Valwood by a score of 28-21. The game was the first time Frederica Academy has beaten Valwood on their field since September 11, 2020.
Stanton Beverly
| 11/07/25 vs Valwood | 173 |
| 10/24/25 @ St. Andrew's | 46 |
| 10/17/25 vs Pinewood Christian | 108 |
| 10/09/25 vs Bulloch Academy | 90 |
| 10/03/25 @ Robert Toombs Christian Academy | 105 |
| + 6 more games |
Stanton Beverly had another great game (as he tends to do), rushing for 173 yards and two TDs while picking up 7.5 yards per carry, and also throwing for 109 yards and one touchdown. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in November of 2024.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Frederica Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 225 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 172 rushing yards in eight consecutive matchups.
Frederica Academy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. Jayden Gibson led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself. He got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask John Milledge Academy). They breezed past Piedmont Academy to the tune of 56-0 on Friday. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Trojans' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Georgia football rankings (they are ranked 35th, while the Cougars are ranked 314th).
John Milledge Academy found their leader in sophomore Javaris Hurt, who rushed for 156 yards and a pair of scores on only 12 carries. Those 156 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Hurt. Asa Wall was in the mix as well, providing John Milledge Academy with two touchdowns.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to John Milledge Academy's defense and their four sacks. In that department, Amarion Shivers was the leader with three.
Frederica Academy's record is now 8-3. As for John Milledge Academy, their record now sits at 10-1.
Friday's contest might be decided on the ground. Frederica Academy has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 183 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like John Milledge Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 191.6 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Frederica Academy couldn't quite get it done against John Milledge Academy when the teams last played back in September of 2023 as they fell 17-7. Can Frederica Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
