Carolina Academy had lost three straight on the road, but on Friday they dropped down to 3-5 to make it four. They had to suffer through a 48-12 loss at the hands of the Calhoun Academy Cavaliers. The Bobcats were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cavaliers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.
As for Calhoun Academy, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 6-1. Considering they have won five matchups by more than 20 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Calhoun Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Colt Layton, who rushed for 75 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Another player making a difference was Mason Knapp, who rushed for 72 yards and one score on only five carries.
Carolina Academy will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Thomas Heyward Academy at 7:30 p.m. on the 24th. The Bobcats will be up against the Rebels' rather soft defense (which has allowed 27.8 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Calhoun Academy, they wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 42-14 victory against Patrick Henry Academy on the 17th.
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