If Somerset Academy was feeling good off their 35-0 takedown of North Broward Prep last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Somerset Academy Panthers fell to the Somerset Academy - Canyons Cougars 26-21. The Panthers lost against the Cougars in their previous head to head back in October of 2023, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 42-7 score last time.
When it comes to explaining why Somerset Academy lost on Friday, don't look at Kaj "Nitro" Baker. Despite the final result, he picked up 118 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 57 yards and a touchdown. Another player making a difference was Kayne Garbutt, who threw for 244 yards and two touchdowns.
Jayden Harrington went supernova for Somerset Academy - Canyons, rushing for 132 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries, while also throwing for 181 yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in rushing yards.
Somerset Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Somerset Academy - Canyons, their win was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 1-1.
Somerset Academy will be defending their home-field for the first time this season they go up against NSU University at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Somerset Academy - Canyons, they will take on Key West at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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