The Master's Academy Patriots will head out to face off against the Space Coast Vipers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Master's Academy has given up an average of 37.2 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Master's Academy is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against Foundation Academy on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Patriots were beaten by the Lions 35-7. The Patriots were already down big by the end of the third quarter and they stayed that way after failing to score in the fourth.
Meanwhile, Space Coast waltzed into their matchup on Friday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They claimed a resounding 39-6 win over the Chargers. With the Vipers ahead 26-6 at the half, the contest was all but over already.
Master's Academy better keep an eye on Zion Sandy. He was instrumental in Space Coast's win, throwing for 143 yards and four TDs while completing 76.2% of his passes, and also rushing for 35 yards. That's the most passing touchdowns Sandy has posted since back in August. Kadyn Thomas also helped with two touchdowns in total.
Space Coast was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 236 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 178 rushing yards in three consecutive games.
Space Coast's victory bumped their record up to 7-1. As for Master's Academy, their defeat was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-7.
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