Football Preview: American Heritage Stallions vs. Westminster Academy Lions
The American Heritage Stallions will face off against the Westminster Academy Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. American Heritage's defense has only allowed 15.2 points per game this season, so Westminster Academy's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Two weeks ago, American Heritage blew past North Broward Prep, posting a 42-7 victory at home. Considering the Stallions have won three contests by more than 23 points this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Jaden Desir and Mason Kasten were among the main playmakers for American Heritage as the former rushed for 148 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries and the latter threw for 138 yards and two touchdowns while completing 72.7% of his passes. The dominant performance gave Desir a new career-high in rushing yards.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, American Heritage was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 245 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
American Heritage wouldn't let North Broward Prep keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Carter Wasko was the leader in that area as all came courtesy of his dominant performance. He also set a new season high mark in total tackles with six.
Meanwhile, Westminster Academy earned a 28-21 win over Cambridge Christian on Friday.
Chance Humphrey was his usual excellent self, throwing for 381 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 12.7 yards per attempt, and also rushing for 92 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 308.2 passing yards per game. Dj Gaines was Humphrey's top target, picking up 164 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
American Heritage's victory ended a four-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 4-1. As for Westminster Academy, their win bumped their record up to 3-1.
American Heritage came up short against Westminster Academy in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, falling 24-17. Will American Heritage have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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