IMG Academy Junior National was not the first on the board on Friday, but they got there more often. They pulled ahead with a 20-19 photo finish over the Key West Conchs. The score was all tied up 7-7 at the break, but the Ascenders were the better team in the second half.
Key West lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Jeff Dejean, who rushed for 190 yards and one score. The team also got some help courtesy of Chace Gaertner, who rushed for 95 yards and one TD.
IMG Academy Junior National has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 27.5 points this season. As for Key West, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. IMG Academy Junior National will face off against Community School of Naples at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Key West, they will challenge Somerset Academy - Canyons at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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