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A promising season took an about-face when Beaufort Academy lost two-way star Devonte Green to a season-ending injury during the team’s first loss of the season following a 5-0 start.
But the postseason brought a new beginning, and the Eagles showed their mettle Friday night at Merritt Field, grinding out a 25-13 win over Orangeburg Prep to earn a road rematch with top-seeded Williamsburg Academy.
Jaxen Porter went into full workhorse mode, racking up 215 yards on 37 carries with two touchdowns along with three tackles on defense, and Dietrich Shuford added 86 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries while going 7-for-11 for 131 yards. He also picked off a pass on defense.
Devin Fripp was on the receiving end of four passes for 102 yards and also added a pick along with four tackles, while Tres Delaney (6 tackles, 3 TFL, 2 sacks), Tripp Gregory (6 tackles, 2 TFL, sack), and Alex Williams (6 tackles, 2 TFL) led a strong effort by the front seven.
BA (7-5) hits the road Friday for a rematch with the defending SCISA 2A champion Stallions, who beat the Eagles, 26-13, at home on Oct. 6.
