Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy extended their losing streak to five on Friday, dropping them down to 3-6. They lost 45-19 to the Union Academy Cardinals. The Gryphons were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cardinals apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in November of 2019.
As for Union Academy, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-5. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Union Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Nico Mendoza, who threw for 252 yards and three touchdowns, and also punched in one rushing score. Those 252 passing yards gave Mendoza a new career-high. Union Academy's leading receiver Jaequan Timmons was Mendoza's top target yet again, picking up 95 receiving yards and one score.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy will challenge rival Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Union Academy is set to face off against their familiar foe North Stanly at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 958 yards in their previous games.
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