<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2tO9L2_1H64c2BE00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2tO9L2_1H64c2BE00" width="1440" height="1440" ><figcaption>Frances Bates Photography</figcaption></figure>BLACKVILLE, S.C. – Laurens Academy's hopes of reaching a third consecutive state championship game came to an end Friday night as the Crusaders fell 36-20 to undefeated Jefferson Davis Academy in the SCISA 8-man football semifinals.The loss ended another successful season for the Crusaders, who finished with a 10-2 record after reaching the semifinal round for the third straight year.Laurens Academy entered Friday's matchup looking to pull off another postseason upset. The Crusaders had entered the semifinals as underdogs in each of the previous two seasons but managed to advance to the state championship game both times.This time, however, the top-ranked Raiders proved too much.Jefferson Davis entered the contest unbeaten at 12-0 and had dominated much of its competition throughout the season. The Raiders advanced to the semifinals following a 52-7 victory over Cambridge Academy in the opening round.Despite putting 20 points on the board Friday, Laurens Academy was unable to overcome Jefferson Davis, which improved to 13-0 with the victory.The Raiders will now face W.W. King Academy in the SCISA 8-man state championship game after the Knights defeated Newberry Academy 36-20 in the other semifinal.For more updates, news, stats, scores and more, follow Landon on X @LandonKingGL</div></body>

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BLACKVILLE, S.C. – Laurens Academy's hopes of reaching a third consecutive state championship game came to an end Friday night as the Crusaders fell 36-20 to undefeated Jefferson Davis Academy in the SCISA 8-man football semifinals. The loss ended another successful season for the Crusaders, who finished with a...

Crusaders denied third consecutive trip to state title

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BLACKVILLE, S.C. – Laurens Academy's hopes of reaching a third consecutive state championship game came to an end Friday night as the Crusaders fell 36-20 

Crusaders denied third consecutive trip to state title

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