After both having extra time off, the First Academy Eagles and the Bronson Eagles will shake off the cobwebs and face off against one another at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Bronson took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on First Academy, who comes in off a win.
First Academy is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They enjoyed a cozy 38-20 victory over Windermere Prep last Friday. The team's explosion on offense also rewarded the Eagles with their most commanding win of the season.
Cason Cherry was a one-man wrecking crew for First Academy as he threw for 195 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 31 yards and a touchdown. Cherry also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making eight total tackles and defending two passes. Nathan Pruett was another key player, picking up 56 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Bronson played against Seven Rivers Christian and lost via forfeit.
First Academy's win bumped their record up to 3-4. As for Bronson, they are on a ten-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-7.
First Academy beat Bronson 28-20 when the teams last played back in October of 2021. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Bronson's Aneury Montero, who picked up 142 receiving yards and a touchdown. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for First Academy to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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