Football Preview: First State Military Academy Bulldogs vs. Polytech Panthers
First State Military Academy is 0-3 against Polytech since September of 2021 but things could change on Friday. The First State Military Academy Bulldogs are on the road again to play the Polytech Panthers at 7:00 p.m. First State Military Academy's defense has only allowed eight points per game this season, so Polytech's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Last Friday, First State Military Academy strolled past Seaford with points to spare, taking the game 32-13.
First State Military Academy's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Nate Price, who threw for 168 yards and four touchdowns, and Mark Lawrence, who gained 158 total yards and a touchdown. Lawrence's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fourth straight game with at least 101 rushing yards dating back to last season. DJ Bell was in the mix too, providing First State Military Academy with two touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Polytech managed to keep up with Indian River until halftime on Friday, but things quickly went downhill from there. Polytech lost 41-17 to Indian River. The Panthers have struggled against the Indians recently, as their game on Friday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
First State Military Academy's win bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Polytech, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
First State Military Academy was dealt a bruising 35-6 loss at the hands of Polytech in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Can First State Military Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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