East Columbus was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 12th straight loss dating back to last season. They were dealt a 56-19 defeat at the hands of the American Leadership Academy-Johnston Patriots.
American Leadership Academy-Johnston found their leader in underclassman Symir Ray, who rushed for 165 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries. Ray's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 109 rushing yards dating back to last season. Caden Bailey did his part to keep the secondary busy, picking up 102 receiving yards.
East Columbus' loss dropped their record down to 0-8. As for American Leadership Academy-Johnston, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 6-1.
East Columbus will stay at home for another week and welcome Heide Trask at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for American Leadership Academy-Johnston, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Wake Prep Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. American Leadership Academy-Johnston is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 45.3 points per game this season.
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