Football Preview: Key West Conchs vs. Somerset Academy - Canyons Cougars
The Key West Conchs are headed away from home for the first time to square off against the Somerset Academy - Canyons Cougars at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Key West's offense might be in the hot seat on Thursday considering what happened against IMG Academy White on Friday. They took a blow against the Ascenders, falling 28-0. While losing is never fun, the Conchs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida football rankings (they are ranked 224th, while the Ascenders are ranked 89th).
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Somerset Academy - Canyons, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They came out on top against Somerset Academy on Friday by a score of 27-21 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game).
Jayden Harrington went supernova for Somerset Academy - Canyons, rushing for 132 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries, while also throwing for 181 yards and a touchdown.
Another reason for the win was Somerset Academy - Canyons' imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. Wilzard Sterling was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up twohimself. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up two sacks and making five total tackles.
Key West's loss dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Somerset Academy - Canyons, their win was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 1-1.
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