Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Calhoun Academy). They breezed by the Marvell Academy Eagles at home to the tune of 48-8 on Friday. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest win of the season.
Calhoun Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Layton Logan led the charge by rushing for 64 yards and a touchdown. Logan also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making four total tackles (2.0 for loss) and defending a pass. Bronnor Bingham was another key back, rushing for 52 yards and a touchdown.
The victory made it two in a row for Calhoun Academy and bumps their season record up to 4-4. As for Marvell Academy, they dropped their record down to 0-6 with the loss, which was their 11th straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Calhoun Academy will face off against Lee Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Calhoun Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 30.7 points per game this season. As for Marvell Academy, they will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Hebron Christian at 7:00 p.m. Marvell Academy is facing Hebron Christian at the right time seeing as Hebron Christian is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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