Football Recap: The First Academy Royals vs. Orlando Christian Prep Warriors
The First Academy put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. Everything went their way against the Orlando Christian Prep Warriors as The First Academy Royals made off with a 39-13 win. Given the Royals' advantage in MaxPreps' Florida football rankings (they are ranked 15th, while the Warriors are ranked 179th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
The First Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Dane Thompkins led the charge by rushing for 136 yards and three touchdowns on only ten carries. Thompkins is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last three games he's played. Salomon Georges was another key signal caller, throwing for 233 yards and three touchdowns while completing 73.3% of his passes.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, The First Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 201 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 171 rushing yards in three consecutive matches.
The First Academy's victory was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-0. As for Orlando Christian Prep, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
The First Academy wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 49-42 loss against Rabun Gap-Nacoochee on the 4th. Orlando Christian Prep has also already played their next contest, a 41-6 defeat against Bishop Moore on the 4th.
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