Football Game Preview: North Miami Pioneers vs. Mater Academy Charter Lions

The North Miami Pioneers will challenge the Mater Academy Charter Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. The two teams have allowed few points on average (North Miami 8.8, Mater Academy Charter 3.6) so any points scored will be well earned.

North Miami is likely headed into the contest with a focus on the second half, which is when things went downhill against Calvary Christian Academy last Thursday. The Pioneers fell 16-12 to the Eagles. The game marked the Pioneers' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.

Meanwhile, Mater Academy Charter strolled into their game on Friday with a perfect record and they left with the same. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Everglades 42-0. Give the Lions' defense some credit: that's the team's third straight shutout.

Mater Academy Charter found their leader in sophomore Dontavious Kinchens, who rushed for 35 yards and a pair of TDs.

Mater Academy Charter's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB four times. In that department, Edwardo Thompson was the leader with two sacks. Thompson is crushing it when it comes to sacks: he's posted at least one every time he's taken the field this season.

Having lost for the first time this season, North Miami fell to 4-1. As for Mater Academy Charter, their win bumped their record up to 5-0.

North Miami came up short against Mater Academy Charter in their previous matchup back in September of 2024, falling 21-17. Will the Pioneers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.