B-team Swampcats keep it close with Wilson Hall

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The Laurence Manning Academy B-team improved to 2-0 on the season Thursday afternoon with a 20-18, come-from-behind victory over Wilson Hall at home. Bennett Stephens scored on runs of seven and six yards, respectively, for the Swampcats. Stephens rushed for 52 yards on eight carries from the fullback position, while Gabe Harris rushed 12 times for 107 yards from the tailback position. Nolan Osteen recorded a two-point conversion and caught three passes as well. Quarterback Brice Accord scored the final touchdown of the night on a five-yard run with four minutes left in the game. On the last play of the game, LMA took a safety to run out the clock. On defense, Jonathan Griffith led the Swampcats with eight tackles and three sacks. Kyle Van Patton led the Barons with two long scores. The Swampcats return to action 5 p.m. Tuesday with a make-up game against Heathwood Hall in Columbia.