First State Military Academy is 0-3 against Polytech since September of 2021 but things could change on Friday. The First State Military Academy Bulldogs are on the road again to play the Polytech Panthers at 7:00 p.m. First State Military Academy's defense has only allowed eight points per game this season, so Polytech's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Last Friday, First State Military Academy strolled past Seaford with points to spare, taking the game 32-13.
First State Military Academy can attribute much of their success to Nate Price, who threw for 168 yards and four touchdowns, and Mark Lawrence, who gained 158 total yards and a touchdown. Lawrence's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fourth straight game with at least 101 rushing yards dating back to last season. DJ Bell was in the mix as well, providing First State Military Academy with two touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Polytech managed to keep up with Indian River until halftime on Friday, but things quickly went downhill from there. Polytech lost 41-17 to Indian River. The loss continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Indians: they've now lost five in a row.
First State Military Academy's victory bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Polytech, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
First State Military Academy took a serious blow against Polytech when the teams last played back in September of 2023, falling 35-6. Can First State Military Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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