It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but City of Life Christian Academy had no problem doing just that on Friday. They secured a 28-22 W over The Classical Academy of Sarasota Patriots. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Warriors as it put an end to their 16-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Ethan Arroyo was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 123 yards and a touchdown on only six carries, and also threw for 83 yards and a touchdown. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 75-yard run.
City of Life Christian Academy wouldn't let The Classical Academy of Sarasota keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Sam Rodriguez was the leader in that area as all came courtesy of his dominant performance. He has been hot recently, having also posted five or more total tackles the last four times he's played. Ethan Yanes was another major factor on D, picking up three sacks and making 13 total tackles (4.0 for loss).
City of Life Christian Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 218 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
City of Life Christian Academy's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-9. As for The Classical Academy of Sarasota, their loss was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-9.
City of Life Christian Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against Cornerstone Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. City of Life Christian Academy is facing Cornerstone Academy at the right time seeing as Cornerstone Academy is stuck on an eight-game losing streak. The Classical Academy of Sarasota does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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