Terrell Academy had to endure a six-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They strolled past the Brookwood Warriors with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 40-23. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Eagles considering their eight-point performance the match before.
Terrell Academy got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Ty Thomas out in front who rushed for 122 yards and three touchdowns on only 15 carries. The team also got some help courtesy of Dylan Harden, who rushed for 119 yards and a touchdown.
Terrell Academy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. Bryson Peachey picked up that interception and then proceeded to rub salt in the wound by taking it back the other way for a touchdown. Another thorn in Brookwood's side was Lex Bryant, who picked up two sacks, made ten total tackles, and defended a pass.
The win got Terrell Academy back to even at 1-1. As for Brookwood, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Terrell Academy will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Mount de Sales Academy at 7:30 p.m. on September 6th. As for Brookwood, they will host Maclay at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The two teams are at an even 3-3 against one another since August of 2015.
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