The Stratford Knights will welcome the Goose Creek Gators at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Stratford will be strutting in after a victory while Goose Creek will be coming in after a defeat.
Stratford took a loss when they played away from home back in October, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed two weeks ago. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 30-28 win over Wando.
Jachin Davis was his usual excellent self, throwing for 127 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 91 yards. Another player making a difference was J?Qwan Crosby, who rushed for 93 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries.
Stratford was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 288 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Wando only rushed for 124.
Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, Goose Creek's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They fell to Cane Bay 28-22. The Gators were right on the edge of victory: they outscored the Cobras in the fourth quarter 8-0.
Stratford pushed their record up to 4-5 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 31.7 points per game. As for Goose Creek, their loss dropped their record down to 5-4.
Stratford skirted past Goose Creek 38-35 when the teams last played back in October of 2023. Does Stratford have another victory up their sleeve, or will Goose Creek turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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