Standley Lake had lost four straight at home dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped down to 1-3 to make it five. They took a 32-19 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Air Academy Kadets. If the Gators were looking for revenge after losing 19-16 to the Kadets when the teams met back in September of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Standley Lake's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Teagan Leighton, who rushed for 85 yards and one score, and also threw for 135 yards and one TD.
As for Air Academy, the win got them back to even at 2-2. The victory made it back-to-back wins for they.
Cade Ballard went supernova, rushing for 108 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only 14 carries, while also throwing for 115 yards and one TD. Those 108 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. Max Schlichter was in the mix as well, providing Air Academy with two scores.
Looking ahead, Standley Lake will challenge Skyline at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Air Academy, they will take on Sierra at 7:00 p.m. on the 26th.
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