Foundation Academy couldn't quite beat Lake Highland Prep on Friday, but the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 25-point loss they were dealt two weeks ago. The Foundation Academy Lions fell just short of the Lake Highland Prep Highlanders by a score of 23-21. The Lions have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Despite the defeat, Foundation Academy saw an underclassman step up: Sam Wood rushed for 112 yards and three touchdowns. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in rushing yards.
Landon Towns was nothing short of spectacular for Lake Highland Prep: he rushed for 178 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 9.4 yards per carry, and also threw for 40 yards and a touchdown while completing 75% of his passes.
Foundation Academy's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Lake Highland Prep, the win also got them back to even at 1-1.
Foundation Academy will face off against Bronson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Lake Highland Prep, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Orangewood Christian at 7:00 p.m. on September 13th. Lake Highland Prep is facing Orangewood Christian at the right time seeing as Orangewood Christian is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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