The Oakbrook Prep Knights will face off against the Wardlaw Academy Patriots at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Oakbrook Prep has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the game with three straight defeats, while Wardlaw Academy will come in with three straight wins.
Oakbrook Prep came up short against Laurens Academy on Friday, falling 40-20.
Meanwhile, Wardlaw Academy was fully in charge on Friday, breezing past Newberry Academy 54-20 at home.
Colt Bailey was a one-man wrecking crew for Wardlaw Academy as he rushed for 245 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 11.7 yards per carry, and also threw for 133 yards and four touchdowns on only nine passes. Bailey really tore up the turf during one magnificent 81-yard run.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Wardlaw Academy was moving up and down the field and finished the game with 420 total yards. That's the most total yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Wardlaw Academy's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Jackson Smoak and Reese Harper. Smoak is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last 14 games he's played dating back to last season.
Oakbrook Prep's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Wardlaw Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 3-0.
Oakbrook Prep came up short against Wardlaw Academy in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, falling 52-42. Will Oakbrook Prep have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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