Air Academy never let their opponents score on Friday. They blew past the Sierra Stallions 37-0 on the road. That looming 37-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Kadets yet this season.
Leading Air Academy to victory were Ben Fernengel and Cade Ballard. Fernengel rushed for 154 yards and a touchdown, while Ballard threw for 121 yards and two touchdowns.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Air Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 233 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 166 rushing yards in four consecutive games.
Air Academy wouldn't let Sierra keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Air Academy can thank Jackson Schmadeka and Elijah Malnar for forcing both of them.
Air Academy now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Sierra, their defeat was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Air Academy will face off against Palmer Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Palmer Ridge will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Air Academy surely won't give up without a fight. As for Sierra, they are taking a road trip to challenge Pueblo Centennial at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Sierra is facing Pueblo Centennial at the right time seeing as Pueblo Centennial is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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