The Academy Wildcats will challenge the Fort Lupton Bluedevils at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
It was a proper cat-fight when The Academy took on Sterling on Friday. The Academy lost 33-10 to Sterling. Having soared to a lofty 42 points in the game before, the Wildcats couldn't push the score so high this time.
Meanwhile, Fort Lupton entered their match against Weld Central on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Fort Lupton came up short against Weld Central, falling 36-15. The game was a 8-8 toss-up at halftime, but the Bluedevils couldn't quite close it out.
Christopher Galicia put forth a good effort for the losing side as he rushed for 108 yards and a touchdown. Donte Lenox got in on the action too, returning a kick for a touchdown.
The Academy now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Fort Lupton, they now also have a losing record at 2-3.
Saturday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. The Academy has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 187.6 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Fort Lupton struggles in that department as they've been averaging 159. It's looking like Saturday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches.
The Academy might still be hurting after the 40-20 defeat they got from Fort Lupton in their previous meeting back in October of 2023. Thankfully for The Academy, Kaidyn Taylor (who rushed for 114 yards and three touchdowns) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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