Football Recap: Make It Seven in a Row for Real Life Christian Academy

Raptors

Previous Games

10/10/25 @ First Academy	40-20
10/03/25 @ Geneva Classical Academy	48-32
09/26/25 vs Liberty Christian Prep	62-6
09/19/25 vs St. John Lutheran	50-0
09/05/25 vs Hernando Christian Academy	36-33
+ 2 more games

Real Life Christian Academy strolled into their game on Friday with a perfect record and they left with the same. They put the hurt on the First Academy Eagles with a sharp 40-20 victory. Considering the Raptors have won five matchups by more than 19 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

It was another big night for Caleb Burden, who rushed for 103 yards and one TD on only 13 carries, and also threw for 191 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only 17 passes. Johnny Olson helped out on the ground, rushing for 81 yards and a rushing touchdown.

Real Life Christian Academy's run defense was locked in: First Academy could only muster 1.6 yards per carry. The team can thank Noah Durkee for the heroic effort on defense: he. Real Life Christian Academy didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 7.1.

Real Life Christian Academy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Noah McMann and Durkee. Durkee is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least five every time he's taken the field this season. Another thorn in First Academy's side was Hayden Longworth, who picked up two sacks and made eight total tackles.

Real Life Christian Academy's record is now 7-0. As for First Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-3.

Looking ahead, Real Life Christian Academy will face off against City of Life Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Raptors will be up against the Warriors' rather soft defense (which has allowed 29.14 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for First Academy, they will take on Geneva Classical Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Eagles will need to watch out since the Knights have now posted at least 31 points in their last four contests.