Football Recap: IMG Academy Blue Ascenders vs. Faith Christian Lions
IMG Academy Blue was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat dating back to last season. They lost 56-34 to the Faith Christian Lions.
When it comes to explaining why IMG Academy Blue lost, don't look at Max Stafford. Despite the final result, he threw for 323 yards and four touchdowns while completing 79.3% of his passes, and also rushed for 35 yards. Max Jewett was another key player, picking up 161 receiving yards.
Faith Christian's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Robian Ramos led the charge by picking up 59 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while also punching in a touchdown on the ground. Another player making a difference was Jordan Dejesus, who rushed for 63 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries.
IMG Academy Blue's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Faith Christian, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-3.
IMG Academy Blue will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Canterbury at 7:00 p.m. on October 3rd. As for Faith Christian, they are on the road again on Friday to play Windermere Prep at 4:00 p.m.
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