Football Preview: Digital Pioneers Academy Pythons vs. St. Albans Bulldogs
Digital Pioneers Academy has enjoyed the comforts of home their last five games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will square off against the St. Albans Bulldogs at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Digital Pioneers Academy's defense has only allowed 4.3 points per game this season, so St. Albans' offense will have their work cut out for them.
Digital Pioneers Academy is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of District of Columbia's top teams: KIPP DC Legacy College Prep, who was ranked 14th in their home state at the time (Digital Pioneers Academy was ranked 13th). Digital Pioneers Academy came out on top against KIPP DC Legacy College Prep by a score of 22-14 on Saturday.
Devon Jones was the offensive standout of the game as he picked up 64 receiving yards and two touchdowns. He didn't just play on offense: he also made eight total tackles and defended three passes.
Digital Pioneers Academy wouldn't let KIPP DC Legacy College Prep keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Steven Lane, Khamel Williams, and Samari Webb picked up one apiece.
Meanwhile, St. Albans entered their contest against Landon on Saturday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. St. Albans fell 36-29 to Landon.
St. Albans might have lost, but man, Will Martin was a machine: he rushed for 155 yards and two touchdowns. Martin's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 108 rushing yards. Brett Paukstis also helped out by tossing the rock for 264 yards.
Digital Pioneers Academy pushed their record up to 11-0 with the victory, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season. As for St. Albans, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-4 record this season.
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