On Friday, Wardlaw Academy faced Richard Winn Academy in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The contest between the Wardlaw Academy Patriots and the Richard Winn Academy Eagles wasn't particularly close, with the Wardlaw Academy Patriots falling 30-16. The matchup marked the Patriots' lowest-scoring match so far this season.
When it comes to explaining why Wardlaw Academy lost, don't look at Colt Bailey. Despite the final result, he rushed for 200 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 31 yards and a touchdown. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Bailey now rushed for 198 or more in the last five games he's played dating back to last season.
Even though they lost, Wardlaw Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 218 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 218 rushing yards in five consecutive games.
The loss snapped Wardlaw Academy's winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 4-1 record. As for Richard Winn Academy, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Wardlaw Academy will head out to take on King Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Wardlaw Academy is facing King Academy at the right time seeing as King Academy is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Richard Winn Academy, they will take on Oakbrook Prep at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Richard Winn Academy's defense has only allowed 13.2 points per game this season, so Oakbrook Prep's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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