It was fun while it lasted, but Tiftarea Academy's undefeated season came to an end after four games on Friday. They fell 21-14 to the Westfield School Hornets. The Panthers gained 111 more yards on the day, but it was the Hornets that made the best use of them.
John Robert Walker rushed for 126 yards and two touchdowns.
John Jackson was his top target, picking up 75 receiving yards.
A big part of the win came down to the chemistry between Brayden Gay and his top target Stone St. Clair. Gay rushed for 34 yards and a touchdown while St. Clair picked up 67 receiving yards and a touchdown. St. Clair was no stranger to the big play, connecting on a big catch that went for 57 yards.
Having lost for the first time this season, Tiftarea Academy fell to 4-1. As for Westfield School, their victory bumped their record up to 3-1.
Tiftarea Academy will challenge Southland Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Tiftarea Academy's defense has only allowed 14.2 points per game this season, so Southland Academy's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Westfield School, they will take on First Presbyterian Day at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both have allowed few points on average, (First Presbyterian Day: 8.4, Westfield School: 15) so any points scored will be well earned.
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