Tiftarea Academy had won five straight home games dating back to last season and John Robert Walker did his part to make it six on Friday. The Tiftarea Academy Panthers managed a 27-21 victory over the Valwood Valiants thanks in part to Walker, who rushed for 214 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.6 yards per carry, and also threw for 155 yards and a touchdown on only 12 passes. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in August.
He rushed for 214 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.6 yards per carry, and also threw for 155 yards and a touchdown on only 12 passes.
John Jackson was his top target, picking up 129 receiving yards and a touchdown.
When it comes to explaining why Valwood lost, don't look at Braylon Neal. Despite the final result, he rushed for 236 yards and a touchdown while picking up 9.1 yards per carry. Neal really tore up the turf during one magnificent 70-yard run.
Tiftarea Academy's win bumped their record up to 9-1. As for Valwood, their loss dropped their record down to 7-3.
Tiftarea Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Valwood, they will challenge Frederica Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Frederica Academy will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Valwood surely won't give up without a fight.
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