Football Recap: First Academy Find Success

Eagles

Previous 4 Games (Away)

10/17/25 @ Geneva Classical Academy	29-28
09/12/25 @ Lake Mary Prep	29-10
08/29/25 @ Liberty Christian Prep	47-6
08/15/25 @ Lakeside Christian	41-18

First Academy had won four straight on the road, but on Friday they bumped up to 6-3 to make it five. They slipped by the Geneva Classical Academy Knights 29-28. Things were looking grim for the Eagles in the first quarter (they were down by 22) but they stormed back to get the contest.

First Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Rayce Teate, who picked up 85 receiving yards and one TD, and also punched in one touchdown on the ground. Teate also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making five total tackles and defending two passes in addition to snagging an interception. Another signal caller making a difference was Henry Purvis, who threw for 175 yards and a pair of touchdowns while completing 73.7% of his passes.

First Academy didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Geneva Classical Academy to a completion percentage of just 47.2%. The team can thank Luke Rutzebeck for the heroic effort on defense: he. Given Purvis' standout performance, it's clear Geneva Classical Academy's secondary just wasn't on the same level.

First Academy's defense didn't let Clay Lindsay, get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for four sacks. Leading the way was Logan Stalvey with two.

As for Geneva Classical Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-6. They were up 22 in the first, but they couldn't quite seal the deal.

Geneva Classical Academy's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Bennett Bayhan, who picked up 108 receiving yards and a pair of scores. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 61 yards. Braylon Paul also helped with two TDs in total.

Looking ahead, First Academy is taking a road trip to face off against Bell Creek Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Geneva Classical Academy, they will be playing at home against All Saints' Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Saints' defense has only allowed 10.3 points per game this season, so the Knights' offense will have their work cut out for them.