Crusaders complete season sweep of Newberry Academy, 42-14
Laurens Academy DL Garrison Vaughan (82) forces a Newberry Academy fumble Friday night during the Crusaders’ 42-14 victory.
NEWBERRY – Laurens Academy opened SCISA 8-man Region 1 play Friday night with a rain-soaked 42-14 victory at Newberry Academy.
The Crusaders (5-1 overall, 1-0 region) notched their second win over the Eagles this season. LA downed Newberry 30-14 in the season opener for both teams in August. The Eagles fell to 0-5 overall and 0-1 in region play.
The game was delayed 30 minutes at the start until 8 p.m. as heavy rains passed through the area.
Both teams fumbled the ball away two times apiece in the first quarter, but only LA was able to turn those turnovers into points.
LA opened up a 28-0 lead in the first half.
Caleb Hardy opened the scoring with a 4-yard touchdown run and added a 55-yard touchdown reception from Ethan Collins in the final seconds of the first quarter at LA jumped out to a 16-0 lead.
Collins added a 21-yard scoring pass to tight end Nathan Bell and a 38-yard touchdown scamper to close out the scoring in the second quarter.
The Crusaders host Wardlaw Academy (1-4) next Friday for Homecoming.
Well done guys! Congrats!