Houston Academy and Northside Methodist Academy met for a duel on Friday where Houston Academy prevailed. The Houston Academy Raiders claimed a resounding 57-7 win over the Northside Methodist Academy Knights on the road. Considering the Raiders have won seven matches by more than 23 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Houston Academy had a senior duo take command as Kadyn Mitchell threw for 274 yards and four touchdowns while completing 85.7% of his passes and Gabe Glover picked up 150 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Glover torched the secondary when he pulled down a catch that went for 74 yards. Harrison Milanowski got in on the action as well, returning a kick for a touchdown.
Houston Academy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Houston Lee, Soles Faulk, and Glover picked up one apiece.
The victory (which was Houston Academy's fifth in a row) raised their record to 7-1. As for Northside Methodist Academy, they are on a 13-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Houston Academy will welcome Trinity Presbyterian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Trinity Presbyterian: 11.2, Houston Academy: 9.8) so any points scored will be well earned. As for Northside Methodist Academy, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Wicksburg at 7:00 p.m.
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