On Friday, Sports Leadership & Management faced Canterbury in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Sports Leadership & Management Spartans were outmatched by the Canterbury Crusaders on the road and fell 48-20. The Spartans have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Canterbury's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Roman Wilder, who rushed for 207 yards and three touchdowns on only seven carries, and also threw for 116 yards and two touchdowns. Wilder really tore up the turf during one magnificent 75-yard run. Jordan Battle was another key back, gaining 200 total yards and three touchdowns.
Sports Leadership & Management now has a losing record at 1-2. As for Canterbury, the victory (which was their sixth in a row dating back to last season) raised their record to 3-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Sports Leadership & Management's road trip will continue as they head out to face Hernando Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hernando Christian Academy is coming into the matchup with three straight wins at home, so Sports Leadership & Management will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Canterbury, they will head out to challenge City of Life Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Canterbury is facing City of Life Christian Academy at the right time seeing as City of Life Christian Academy is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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