Newberry Academy extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to five on Friday, dropping them down to 0-4. They came up short against the King Academy Knights, falling 50-30. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Newberry Academy of the 40-32 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2024.
As for King Academy, the win keeps them at an undefeated 4-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 50.0 points this season.
King Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Elijah Hutto led the charge by throwing for 142 yards and three TDs while completing 75% of his passes. Dallas Hill was in the mix too, providing the Knights with two scores.
Coincidentally, Newberry Academy and King Academy will both be playing Laurens Academy the next time they take the field. King Academy will host Laurens Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, while Newberry Academy will host them at 7:30 p.m. on the 26th.
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