It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Jefferson Davis Academy had no problem doing just that on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 46-22 margin over the King Academy Knights. The victory was nothing new for the Raiders as they're now sitting on 11 straight.
James Grubbs was his usual excellent self, rushing for 140 yards and a touchdown.
Jefferson Davis Academy wouldn't let King Academy keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Jefferson Davis Academy can thank Tanner Williams and Payton Payne for forcing both of them.
Jefferson Davis Academy pushed their record up to 11-1 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 44.7 points per game. As for King Academy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-8.
Jefferson Davis Academy will look to defend their home field on Friday against Laurens Academy at 7:30 p.m. Laurens Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 36.8 points per game this season. King Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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