Football Game Preview: Bradenton Christian Panthers vs. Real Life Christian Academy Raptors

Two dominant signal callers in Holland Hume and Caleb Burden are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Bradenton Christian Panthers will take on the Real Life Christian Academy Raptors at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. Bradenton Christian will come into the matchup with an undefeated record on the line.

Bradenton Christian is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They took down Academy at the Lakes 28-12.

Dylan Herron

Rushing Yards

11/14/25 vs Academy at the Lakes	77
11/07/25 vs Donahue Catholic	70
10/31/25 vs Geneva Classical Academy	45
10/24/25 @ Donahue Catholic	64
10/17/25 @ The Classical Academy of Sarasota	27
+ 3 more games

Dylan Herron was the offensive standout of the game as he rushed for 77 yards and one TD on only nine carries. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in September.

Meanwhile, Real Life Christian Academy faced Merritt Island Christian in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Raptors blew past the Cougars 49-26. The result was nothing new for the Raptors, who have now won nine contests by 20 points or more so far this season.

Bradenton Christian better keep an eye on Inman Beardslee. He was instrumental in Real Life Christian Academy's win, picking up 144 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns. Johnny Olson handled things on the ground, rushing for 87 yards.

Bradenton Christian's record now sits at 12-0. As for Real Life Christian Academy, their record is now an identical 12-0.