After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Lakeland, Specially Fit Academy was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Haines City Hornets , sneaking past 24-22. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Rams have posted since November 17, 2023.
Despite the loss, Haines City saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Kamari Smith rushed for 122 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries. Bj Alston was in the mix too, providing Haines City with two touchdowns.
Specially Fit Academy's victory bumped their record up to 7-2. As for Haines City, they moved to 6-4 with that defeat, which also ended their five-game winning streak.
Specially Fit Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against Joshua Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Joshua Christian Academy is coming into the game with three straight losses on the road, meaning Specially Fit Academy will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Haines City, they will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Venice at 7:30 p.m. on November 15th. That matchup will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Gata Wilder and Smith.
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