The King's Academy had lost five straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped down to 1-7 to make it six. They were outmatched by the Lakeview Academy Lions and fell 48-20. The Knights were down 41-8 at the end of the third quarter, which was just too much to recover from.
Roger Wilson and Joe Iredale certainly did their best on Thursday to avoid the loss. Wilson picked up 63 receiving yards and two TDs, while Iredale threw for 123 yards and three touchdowns. Wilson was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield on a catch that went for 52 yards.
As for Lakeview Academy, the victory got them back to even at 4-4. That looming 48-20 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
A big part of Lakeview Academy's win came down to the chemistry between Lewis Roberts and his top target Aiden Libutti. Roberts rushed for 12 yards and a pair of scores while Libutti rushed for 42 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Libutti also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up a sack and making three total tackles.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. The King's Academy will take on rival Loganville Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on the 17th. Meanwhile, Lakeview Academy is set to face off against their familiar foe Athens Christian at 7:30 p.m. on the 17th.
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