Football Recap: Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology Takes Loss Despite Strong Efforts from Abdul Bundu and Landen Matis

By Team Reports Oct 13, 2024, 5:01am

Football Recap: Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology Colonials vs. Lewis Lancers

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After flying high against FCA B two weeks ago, Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology came back down to earth. The Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology Colonials fell just short of the Lewis Lancers by a score of 33-30 on Thursday. The loss continues a trend for the Colonials in their matchups with the Lancers: they've now lost four in a row.

Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology's loss came despite strong showings from Landen Matis and Abdul Bundu. Matis threw for 127 yards and two touchdowns, while Bundu rushed for 121 yards and a touchdown. Bundu's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 121 rushing yards dating back to last season.

Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology wouldn't let Lewis keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Tyler Clark, Manu Kanneganti, and Muhammad Baig picked up one apiece. With that strong performance, Clark is now averaging an impressive 5.4 total tackles per game.

Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Lewis, the victory snapped their losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 2-4 record.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology is headed away from home for the first time to face off against Digital Pioneers Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Digital Pioneers Academy will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology surely won't give up without a fight. As for Lewis, they are on the road again on Friday to play Justice at 7:00 p.m. Lewis is facing Justice at the right time seeing as Justice is stuck on a six-game losing streak.

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