Football Recap: Mater Academy Charter Lions vs. Immaculata-La Salle Royal Lions
A win for Mater Academy Charter just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They lost 34-14 to the Immaculata-La Salle Royal Lions. While losing is never fun, the Lions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida football rankings (they are ranked 252nd, while the Royal Lions are ranked 118th).
Terrance Smith Jr. had a dynamite game for Immaculata-La Salle, rushing for 130 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries, while also picking up 42 receiving yards and a touchdown. Smith Jr.'s longest rush was for an impressive 60 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Brandon Kinsey was another key pass catcher, picking up 122 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Mater Academy Charter's loss dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Immaculata-La Salle, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 7-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mater Academy Charter will square off against Miami Beach at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Immaculata-La Salle, they will welcome Dr. Krop at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Immaculata-La Salle will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak alive.
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