Football Recap: Jefferson Davis Academy Wins High-Profile Game Against Cathedral Academy

Jefferson Davis Academy faced Cathedral Academy in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Raiders blew past the Generals, posting a 58-22 victory. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Raiders considering their six-point performance the matchup before.

Dalton Nix

Passing Yards (Career)

10/03/25 vs Cathedral Academy	102
09/19/25 @ Holly Hill Academy	61
09/12/25 vs King's Academy	45
08/22/25 vs Cross	30
11/08/24 vs King's Academy	26

A big part of Jefferson Davis Academy's win came down to the chemistry between Dalton Nix and his top target Harrison Ray. Nix rushed for 88 yards and a pair of TDs while Ray gained 209 total yards and two touchdowns. The dominant performance also gave Nix a new career-high in passing yards (102).

Jefferson Davis Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 355 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.

Jefferson Davis Academy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Ray and Judson Bowers.

Jefferson Davis Academy's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-2. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 32.5 points. As for Cathedral Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-4.

Looking ahead, Jefferson Davis Academy will take on Palmetto Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. That contest will pit two of the most dominant wideouts against one another: Reece Still and Eli Beville. As for Cathedral Academy, they will challenge Cross at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Generals will be up against the Stingrays' rather soft defense (which has allowed 45.17 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.