Football Recap: Mount Dora Christian Academy Bulldogs vs. Lake Highland Prep Highlanders
Mount Dora Christian Academy entered their tilt with Lake Highland Prep on Friday with five consecutive wins dating back to last season but they'll enter their next game with six. They blew past the Lake Highland Prep Highlanders 34-7 at home. For the Bulldogs, this counts as revenge for the 44-6 loss the Highlanders walked away with the last time they faced one another back in November of 2022.
Nathan Roach was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 137 yards while picking up 7.2 yards per carry, and also threw for 86 yards and two touchdowns. Frank Hicks was Roach's top target, picking up 58 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Mount Dora Christian Academy wouldn't let Lake Highland Prep keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Mount Dora Christian Academy can thank Nathan Abbott and Zach Opgenorth for forcing both of them. Opgenorth didn't just play on offense: he also forced a fumble and made three total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Mount Dora Christian Academy's win bumped their record up to 2-0.
Mount Dora Christian Academy will stay at home for another week and welcome Umatilla at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Lake Highland Prep, they will venture away from home to challenge Foundation Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hopefully Lake Highland Prep focused on turnovers this week as team gave up five on Friday.
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