Academy for Classical Education and Jasper County squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Academy for Classical Education had to settle for second. They took a 41-31 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Jasper County Hurricanes. The Gryphons have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Despite the defeat, Academy for Classical Education saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Ace Hatcher rushed for 173 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 44 yards and a touchdown. Hatcher has become a key player for Academy for Classical Education: the team is 4-2 when he posts at least 80 rushing yards, but 2-3 otherwise. Brice Whitley also helped with two touchdowns in total.
Jamarkus Thomas had a dynamite game for Jasper County, rushing for 93 yards and two touchdowns, while also throwing for 74 yards and two touchdowns while completing 71.4% of his passes. Another player making a difference was Jalen Stewart, who rushed for 147 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries.
Academy for Classical Education's loss dropped their record down to 6-5. As for Jasper County, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-3.
Academy for Classical Education does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Jasper County, they will head out to face off against Dublin at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Dublin is coming into the game with six straight victories at home, so Jasper County will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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