Odessa was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They had to suffer through a 35-7 loss at the hands of the Archmere Academy Auks. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Ducks of the 47-21 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in November of 2023.
Robert Burke threw for 42 yards on nine of 14 attempts. On the ground,
Isaiah Melton rushed for 54 yards on only seven carries.
Archmere Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Michael Donovan, who rushed for 46 yards and a touchdown, and also caught a touchdown. Donovan also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making two total tackles and defending two passes. Jack Bradley was another key player, rushing for 67 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries.
Odessa's defeat dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Archmere Academy, their victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-2.
Odessa wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 26-22 win against Mount Pleasant on the 8th. Archmere Academy has also already played their next matchup, a 20-14 victory against Wilmington Friends on the 9th.
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