Patrick Henry Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They came up short against the Bethesda Academy Blazers, falling 30-7. The matchup marked the Patriots' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Mikell Tucker Mathis rushed for 43 yards.
Leading Bethesda Academy to victory were Assir Best and Jordan Turner. Best rushed for 101 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries, while Turner threw for 173 yards and two touchdowns on only 16 passes.
Patrick Henry Academy now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Bethesda Academy, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 4-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Patrick Henry Academy will venture away from home to face off against Faith Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Faith Christian is coming into the match with three straight losses at home, meaning Patrick Henry Academy will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Bethesda Academy, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Bethesda Academy's defense has only allowed 17.3 points per game this season, so Christian Academy's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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