Camden Moore shucks a tackle in his pursuit of the endzone.
Photo by Mara Feagin
Williamsburg Academy took on the Pee Dee Academy Golden Eagles in a tense rivalry week matchup on September 15t. The game was a nailbiter from the start, beginning with the Eagles putting points on the board early in the second quarter, the first time this season the Stallions have not scored first in a game. Coming off of a huge 58-0 shut-out the week before, the Stallions were revved up and ready to take on the reigning SCISA AAA State Champions.
Kam Morris flips head over heels after a diving tackle to stop a speeding Eagle.
Photo by Mara Feagin
Sophomore QB Micah Balder put up two touchdowns in the showdown, powering through to the goal line in his quick, calm, capable way. Balder passed for 126 yards on the night. He has truly flourished in his last two weeks at the helm of this team, following in the wake of his older brother, three-year starting QB Conrad Balder, who has been out due to an injury sustained in the Florence Christian matchup.
JD Sholar celebrates the big win with his teammates.
Seniors Teague Ward and Camden Moore also put points on the board for the Stallions, Ward carrying in two and Moore claiming one in the battle for bragging rights. Ward had an impressive night, accumulating 208 all-purpose yards throughout his various playmaker positions on the field. Ward in fact took the direct snap and handoff to Moore for game-defining in the throes of the fourth quarter melee. Defensively, JD Sholar, Wyatt Floyd, and Kam Morris were weapons on the line. Morris blocked a punt on the 16 yard line that was undoubtedly invaluable in securing the win for the Stallions.
Floyd is credited with two tackles for loss. Sholar took home the laurel of most valuable defensive player, accumulating 11 tackles, 2 of which were TFL, throughout his time in the game. He also received for 29 yards on the offensive side of the ball. His final notable moment in a game chock full of highlights was a thunderous block on a 4th down push by the Eagles late in the 4th quarter that resulted in a turnover on downs in optimal scoring position for the Stallions.
Wes Smith was 4/5 on PATs for the evening and averaged 55 yards on his 6 kickoffs. Smith has been an invaluable asset to the Stallions over his two seasons as primary kicker. After 48 minutes of high-energy battle on the field, the Stallions reigned victorious, 34-28, over the Golden Eagles.
The Stallions will take on Northside Christian Academy on the road this week.
