After each having a week off, the Foundation Academy Lions and the Bronson Eagles will shake off the rust and duke it out at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Bronson took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Foundation Academy, who comes in off a win.
It was a proper cat-fight when Foundation Academy faced off against Eustis last Friday. The Lions enjoyed a cozy 26-7 win over the Panthers.
Foundation Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Sam Wood, who rushed for 81 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Noah McMullen also helped with two TDs in total.
Another reason for the win was Foundation Academy's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for five sacks. Anthony Jaconetti refused to say out of the backfield, picking up 1.5 sacks all by himself.
Meanwhile, Bronson scored the most points they've had this season last Friday, but it wasn't enough. They had to suffer through a 42-12 loss at the hands of Central Florida Christian Academy. Bronson was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 27-6.
Foundation Academy's win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-2. Those home victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 7.6 points on average over those games. As for Bronson, their loss dropped their record down to 0-6.
Everything came up roses for Foundation Academy against Bronson in their previous meeting back in September of 2024, as the team secured a 42-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Lions since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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