Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Academic Magnet). They took their game at home on Friday with ease, bagging a 43-7 victory over the St. John's Islanders. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Raptors have posted since September 15, 2023.
Academic Magnet found their leader in underclassman Owen George, who rushed for 100 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries, and also threw for 110 yards and three touchdowns. Donovan Hamilton was another key player, gaining 89 total yards and two touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Academic Magnet was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 287 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Academic Magnet now has a winning record of 3-2. As for St. John's, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Academic Magnet will have plenty of time to enjoy the victory as they don't play again for a while. They'll take on Andrews at 7:30 p.m. on October 4th. As for St. John's, they will face off against Scott's Branch at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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