Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Heritage Academy Gateway). They simply couldn't be stopped on Thursday as they easily beat the Imagine Prep Coolidge Eagles 44-0 at home. Considering the Heroes have won three contests by more than 27 points this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Axton Leavitt was his usual excellent self, rushing for 69 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries. Jonah Bietz also deserves a mention for his punt return touchdown.
Imagine Prep Coolidge's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Samual Brown Jr., who rushed for 103 yards and a touchdown on only six carries. Brown Jr.'s longest rush was for an impressive 65 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Another player making a difference was Trinidad Miranda, who rushed for 46 yards and two touchdowns.
The win made it two in a row for Heritage Academy Gateway and bumps their season record up to 3-1. As for Imagine Prep Coolidge, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Heritage Academy Gateway will host El Dorado at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Heritage Academy Gateway's defense has only allowed 14 points per game this season, so El Dorado's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Imagine Prep Coolidge, they will square off against AZ Compass Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. AZ Compass Prep has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 142 points over their last three matchups.
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