The Jefferson Davis Academy Raiders will play host again on Friday to welcome the Conway Christian Eagles, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. One thing working in Jefferson Davis Academy's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last five games.
Jefferson Davis Academy is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of South Carolina's top teams: Cathedral Academy, who was ranked seventh in their home state at the time (Jefferson Davis Academy was ranked fourth). Jefferson Davis Academy blew past Cathedral Academy 46-16 at home on Friday. The result was nothing new for the Raiders, who have now won five contests by 30 points or more so far this season.
It was another big night for James Grubbs, who rushed for 185 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.4 yards per carry. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Jefferson Davis Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 443 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 150 rushing yards in 21 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Jefferson Davis Academy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Colson Loadholt and Reece Still.
Conway Christian played against Holly Hill Academy and lost via forfeit.
Jefferson Davis Academy pushed their record up to 7-1 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Conway Christian, they are on a 13-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.
Everything came up roses for Jefferson Davis Academy against Conway Christian in their previous meeting back in September, as the squad secured a 66-0 win. Does Jefferson Davis Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Conway Christian turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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