Beaufort Academy’s late rally came up short, as Andrew Jackson Academy extended its winning streak to 43 games with a 40-28 victory over the Eagles on Friday.
BA fell behind 16-0 early and trailed 30-6 in the second quarter. It was 40-14 before two fourth-quarter touchdowns from the Eagles.
De’Shaun Epps rushed for 256 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries and threw a touchdown pass to lead the Eagles. Edward McCormick racked up a team-high 23 tackles for BA.
BA (4-2, 2-1) travels to Cathedral Academy for another region matchup next Friday.