Patrick Henry Academy had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They took their game on the road on Friday with ease, bagging a 34-7 win over the Academic Magnet Raptors. With the Patriots ahead 21-0 at the half, the matchup was all but over already.
Mikell Tucker Mathis went supernova for Patrick Henry Academy, rushing for 138 yards and three touchdowns on only 13 carries, while also picking up 53 receiving yards. Mathis' longest rush was for an impressive 65 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Patrick Henry Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 236 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Academic Magnet only rushed for 84.
Patrick Henry Academy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Mathis and Bryton Peeples.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Patrick Henry Academy will head out to square off against Clarendon Hall at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Patrick Henry Academy is coming into the contest hot, having won their last four games dating back to last season. As for Academic Magnet, they are taking a road trip to take on Military Magnet Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Academic Magnet is looking for their season?s first victory.
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