IMG Academy White entered their tilt with Key West on Friday with four consecutive wins dating back to last season but they'll enter their next game with five. They blew past the Key West Conchs 28-0 on the road. Given the Ascenders' advantage in MaxPreps' Florida football rankings (they are ranked 89th, while the Conchs are ranked 224th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Shepherd Miller was a one-man wrecking crew for IMG Academy White as he picked up 52 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 70 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries. Another player making a difference was Josh Barido, who threw for 227 yards and three touchdowns while completing 73.7% of his passes.
IMG Academy White wouldn't let Key West keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force five fumbles. It was a group effort, with five picking up one apiece. Kaiden Brewer didn't just play on offense: he also forced a fumble and made four total tackles.
IMG Academy White's victory bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Key West, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. IMG Academy White's road trip will continue as they head out to face Bayshore at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Key West, they will head out to take on Somerset Academy - Canyons at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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