No. 3 IMG Academy downs No. 14 Chandler 27-14 in nationally televised opener

By Staff Report Aug 26, 2017, 10:00pm

Noah Cain scores twice, Trey Sanders adds 89-yard TD run for Ascenders.

Photos: No. 3 IMG Academy @ No. 14 Chandler
View images by photographer Darin Sicurello from this showdown in Arizona.

No. 3 IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.) opened the 2017 season with a 27-14 road win over No. 14 Chandler (Ariz.) on Saturday.

The Ascenders got two touchdowns from Noah Cain and Trey Sanders added an 89-yard, fourth-quarter touchdown burst.

Ryker Brazerol put IMG on the board in the first quarter with a defensive score. IMG led 13-7 at the half.

The Ascenders travel to Corona (Calif.) next Saturday to face the No. 8 Huskies, who opened the season with a 63-21 win over Pittsburg (Calif.).
Running back Noah Cain supplied two touchdowns for IMG Acadmey in Saturday night's victory in Arizona.
Running back Noah Cain supplied two touchdowns for IMG Acadmey in Saturday night's victory in Arizona.
Photos by Darin Sicurello
Quarterback Artur Sitkowski, IMG Academy
Quarterback Artur Sitkowski, IMG Academy
Receiver Brian Hightower of IMG Academy makes a catch along the sidelines.
Receiver Brian Hightower of IMG Academy makes a catch along the sidelines.