After flying high against Oak Hill Academy last Friday, Winston Academy came back down to earth. The Winston Academy Patriots took a 39-27 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Central Hinds Academy Cougars on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Patriots of the 16-14 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Winston Academy lost, don't look at Jonah Hood. Despite the final result, he rushed for 66 yards and a touchdown.
Winston Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 5-3. As for Central Hinds Academy, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 5-3 record this season.
Winston Academy will square off against Wayne Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Winston Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 27.2 points per game this season. As for Central Hinds Academy, they will stay at home for another week and welcome Tri-County Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Tri-County Academy will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Central Hinds Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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