Beaufort Academy’s ground game kept rolling and the defense dominated as the Eagles rolled to a 35-0 win at Northwood Academy in their region opener Friday for their third straight victory.

Ja’Sean Lawson rushed for 95 yards and a touchdown, and Carlos Jones added 84 yards and a TD to lead BA’s powerful rushing attack.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>

Jaxen Porter added 46 yards on the ground and caught a 21-yard TD pass from Braydon Dineen, who was 5-for-5 for 78 yards and a score. Elijah Fess caught three passes for 41 yards and added 28 yards on the ground.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>

The Eagles’ defense continued its impressive play, as John Asher Howell led the way with seven tackles, while Kevin Rogers added six and Ben Lubkin had five.

BA (3-1, 1-0) hosts Thomas Heyward Academy for a non-region game at 7:30 p.m. Friday<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>