Football Game Preview: Madison Prep Academy vs. Helix Mentorship & Maritime Academy

Madison Prep Academy will challenge Helix Mentorship & Maritime Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Madison Prep Academy's defense has only allowed 14.2 points per game this season, so Helix Mentorship & Maritime Academy's offense will have their work cut out for them.

Madison Prep Academy had been on a five-game streak of scoring at least 31 points, but University Lab put an end to it on Friday. Madison Prep Academy took a 14-8 hit to the loss column at the hands of University Lab. Madison Prep Academy's defeat signaled the end of their five-game winning streak.

Meanwhile, Helix Mentorship & Maritime Academy lost 35-14 to Parkview Baptist on Thursday.

Madison Prep Academy will need to focus on slowing down Kenny Jones, one of several Helix Mentorship & Maritime Academy players who made an impact when they last played. He picked up 163 receiving yards and one score, and also rushed for 40 yards. Jones really caught the secondary sleeping when he pulled down a catch that went for 80 yards. Jeremy Collins Jr was another key player, throwing for 341 yards and a pair of touchdowns while picking up 13.6 yards per attempt.

Helix Mentorship & Maritime Academy now has a losing record of 4-5. As for Madison Prep Academy, their loss was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 4-1 and their overall record down to 7-2.

Everything came up roses for Madison Prep Academy against Helix Mentorship & Maritime Academy in their previous meeting back in November of 2024, as the squad secured a 45-0 win. Does Madison Prep Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Helix Mentorship & Maritime Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.