Shorecrest Prep put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Lake Mary Prep Griffins 52-14 at home. The result was nothing new for the Chargers, who have now won four games by 38 points or more so far this season.
Nickolas Bearden was his usual excellent self, throwing for 281 yards and three touchdowns while completing 80% of his passes, and also rushing for 81 yards and two touchdowns. Another player making a difference was Edward Mitchem, who rushed for 127 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Shorecrest Prep was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 223 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 223 rushing yards in seven consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Shorecrest Prep's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Bearden and Decedric Dillard.
Shorecrest Prep pushed their record up to 5-0 with the victory, which was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Lake Mary Prep, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Shorecrest Prep will venture away from home to square off against Canterbury at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Canterbury will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each match than the last. As for Lake Mary Prep, they will head out to face off against Liberty Christian Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Lake Mary Prep is facing Liberty Christian Prep at the right time seeing as Liberty Christian Prep is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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