Football Recap: Sylva Bay Academy Falls Short Against Ranked Russell Christian Academy + How To Watch

Sylva Bay Academy faced Russell Christian Academy in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Saints came up short against the Warriors, falling 49-26. The Saints have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

When it comes to explaining why Sylva Bay Academy lost, don't look at Micah Odom. Despite the final result, he rushed for 159 yards and a pair of touchdowns while picking up 8.8 yards per carry.

Russell Christian Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Bo Morphis, who rushed for 31 yards and one TD, and also threw for 64 yards and one touchdown on perfect 5-for-5 passing. Morphis' passing game has become a key predictor of the Warriors' success: the team is undefeated when his passer rating is 100 or higher, but only 1-2 otherwise. Russell Christian Academy also got a significant boost from Jace Woods, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 108 yards.

Sylva Bay Academy now has a losing record of 3-4. As for Russell Christian Academy, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 5-2.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Sylva Bay Academy will take on Hillcrest Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Russell Christian Academy, they will challenge Central Holmes Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.