Winthrop College Prep Academy gave up the first points on Tuesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They strolled past the Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy Eagles with points to spare, taking the game 24-6. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Spartans.
Winthrop College Prep Academy found their leader in freshman Maya Degreenia, who rushed for 70 yards and one touchdown on only eight carries, and also threw for 87 yards and one touchdown. Degreenia also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making one tackle and defending one pass in addition to snagging an interception which she returned for a touchdown.
Winthrop College Prep Academy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Gabriella Rodriguez and Degreenia. Degreenia got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Winthrop College Prep Academy's victory bumped their record up to 2-0.
Winthrop College Prep Academy has already played their next game, a 32-0 win against Cristo Rey Tampa on the 27th. Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Bell Creek Academy at 6:00 p.m. on March 7th.
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