A win for Academy for Classical Education just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were dealt a 48-3 defeat at the hands of the Dublin Fighting Irish. While losing is never fun, the Gryphons can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia football rankings (they are ranked 248th, while the Fighting Irish are ranked 103rd).
Dublin's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Micah O?Neal, who rushed for 28 yards and three touchdowns. O?Neal also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making a tackle and defending a pass in addition to snagging an interception. Travion Bostic was another key rusher, rushing for 73 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries.
Academy for Classical Education has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-3 record this season. As for Dublin, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Academy for Classical Education will welcome East Laurens at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. That game will pit two of the most dominant signal callers against one another: Tylan Snead and Ace Hatcher. As for Dublin, they will be playing at home against Northeast at 7:30 a.m. on Friday. Dublin knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past six contests -- so hopefully Northeast likes a good challenge.
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