APA gets past LAAS in first round, hosts Cary Christian in playoff semifinals
Story by Michael Humphrey
Parrott Academy established their running game early in a 54-36 home victory over Lawrence Academy/Abermarle School on Friday night.
On Parrott’s first play from scrimmage, Caleb Sanderson tossed Jones the ball to his right and he scampered 56 yards down to Lawrence Academy’s 18. The offense lined quickly and Jones busted through a hole into the end zone for the touchdown. Jones finished the game with 20 touches for 180 of Parrott’s 420 total rushing yards.
Parrott QB Caleb Sanderson lead the second Patriot drive with three carries for 17 yards and a rushing touchdown.
Brinson had a fairly mortal game with 10 carries for 152 yards and two rushing touchdowns in the victory, as his touches were limited in preparation for next week.
Parrott head coach Matt Beaman was happy to come away with the win and wasn’t too concerned by the play by his defense in the fourth quarter, as the Patriots at one point led 54-14.
“We tried to give a lot of people playing time so we could be healthier next week and the guys would kinda lose focus,” said Beaman. “It’s our first round game, playing a team we haven’t played in a while, so I think it was just first round jitters maybe. But we’ll be ready next week.”
Speaking of next week, a familiar team will be traveling east from Wake County — the Patriots face Cary Christian, who won a thriller Friday night defeating Wayne Christian 50-48.
Parrott defeated Cary Christian 50-26 in September behind the rushing legs of Brinson, who had his best rushing game of his season where he finished with 303 rushing yards on 25 carries and three touchdowns.
Kickoff is scheduled for November 11th at 7:00 pm in Kinston.
Story by Michael Humphrey
Parrott Academy established their running game early in a 54-36 home victory over Lawrence Academy/Abermarle School on Friday night.
On Parrott’s first play from scrimmage, Caleb Sanderson tossed Jones the ball to his right and he scampered 56 yards down to Lawrence Academy’s 18. The offense lined quickly and Jones busted through a hole into the end zone for the touchdown. Jones finished the game with 20 touches for 180 of Parrott’s 420 total rushing yards.
Parrott QB Caleb Sanderson lead the second Patriot drive with three carries for 17 yards and a rushing touchdown.
Brinson had a fairly mortal game with 10 carries for 152 yards and two rushing touchdowns in the victory, as his touches were limited in preparation for next week.
Parrott head coach Matt Beaman was happy to come away with the win and wasn’t too concerned by the play by his defense in the fourth quarter, as the Patriots at one point led 54-14.
“We tried to give a lot of people playing time so we could be healthier next week and the guys would kinda lose focus,” said Beaman. “It’s our first round game, playing a team we haven’t played in a while, so I think it was just first round jitters maybe. But we’ll be ready next week.”
Speaking of next week, a familiar team will be traveling east from Wake County — the Patriots face Cary Christian, who won a thriller Friday night defeating Wayne Christian 50-48.
Parrott defeated Cary Christian 50-26 in September behind the rushing legs of Brinson, who had his best rushing game of his season where he finished with 303 rushing yards on 25 carries and three touchdowns.
Kickoff is scheduled for November 11th at 7:00 pm in Kinston.