Football Game Preview: Mater Academy Charter Lions vs. Somerset Academy South Homestead Hurricanes

The Mater Academy Charter Lions will face off against the Somerset Academy South Homestead Hurricanes at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Mater Academy Charter 9.9, Somerset Academy South Homestead 12.2) so any points scored will be well earned.

Mater Academy Charter is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They breezed past Pinecrest Prep to the tune of 35-0 on Friday. The Lions not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since February 13, 2024.

Meanwhile, Somerset Academy South Homestead's rock-solid defense showed up for the team's third consecutive shutout on Thursday. They never let BridgePrep Village Green get on the board and left with a 19-0 victory.

Mater Academy Charter better focus on containing Vanessa Alvarenga and Viviana Guerro as the pair were huge in Somerset Academy South Homestead's win. Alvarenga threw for 133 yards and one touchdown, while Guerro picked up 35 receiving yards and one touchdown.

Somerset Academy South Homestead didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jaylene O'Connor and Nichole Acosta.

Mater Academy Charter's win was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-2. The wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 5.7 points on average over those games. As for Somerset Academy South Homestead, the victory got them back to even at 3-3.

Mater Academy Charter was taken down by Somerset Academy South Homestead 33-0 in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will Mater Academy Charter have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.