Calhoun Academy and Wilkinson County Christian Academy squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Calhoun Academy had to settle for second. They lost to the Wilkinson County Christian Academy Rams on the road by a 62-44 margin. The Cougars lost against the Rams in their previous head to head back in November of 2020, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 48-8 score last time.
Despite the loss, Calhoun Academy still got an impressive performance from Carsen Stegall, who rushed for 113 yards and a touchdown on only 13 carries, and also threw for 205 yards and two touchdowns on only 18 passes. Dawson Nichols was another key player, gaining 87 total yards and a touchdown.
Even though they lost, Calhoun Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 248 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 174 rushing yards in nine consecutive contests.
Calhoun Academy's loss dropped their record down to 6-6. As for Wilkinson County Christian Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 8-4.
Calhoun Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Wilkinson County Christian Academy, they will square off against Lee Academy on Friday.
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