IMG Academy had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They blew past the Hoover Buccaneers 34-13 on Friday. The Ascenders haven't had any issues with the Buccaneers recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.
Le'Khy Thompkins had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 164 yards and three TDs while picking up 9.6 yards per carry.
Ascenders
| 08/22/25 @ Hoover | 259 |
| 11/08/24 vs St. Thomas More | 188 |
| 11/01/24 @ St. Frances Academy | 67 |
| 10/25/24 @ East St. Louis | 133 |
| 10/04/24 @ Venice | 93 |
| + 3 more games |
They were just one part of a punishing run game: IMG Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 259 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2024.
Another reason for the win was IMG Academy's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for six sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Jake Kreul and Zyron Forstall, who racked up four sacks between them. AJ Marks got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. IMG Academy will take on Winslow Township at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Hoover, they are packing up and heading out for their first away game of the season: they will face off against Spain Park at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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