Mt. Zion Prep Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat dating back to last season. They lost 47-25 to the St. Francis Spartans.
Mt. Zion Prep Academy's loss came despite strong showings from Mikey Gow and Tahlon Holton. Gow threw for 232 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 10.5 yards per attempt, while Holton picked up 33 receiving yards and a pair of scores.
Mt. Zion Prep Academy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Tyler Owens and Sean Simons. Mt. Zion Prep Academy got some further help from Marquise Purvis: he picked up two sacks, forced two fumbles, and made six total tackles.
St. Francis got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Brock Phillip out in front who threw for 274 yards and four TDs on only 19 passes, and also rushed for 38 yards. Tanner Glock also helped out with an impressive 85 receiving yards.
Mt. Zion Prep Academy's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for St. Francis, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Mt. Zion Prep Academy didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 30-22 defeat against Loudoun Sports Academy on the 12th. As for St. Francis, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 43-21 loss against Loyola Academy on the 12th.
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