The Westminster Academy Lions will venture away from home to take on the American Heritage Stallions at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Friday, Westminster Academy earned a 28-21 win over Cambridge Christian.
It was another big night for Chance Humphrey, who threw for 381 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 12.7 yards per attempt, and also rushed for 92 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 308.2 passing yards per game. Dj Gaines was Humphrey's top target, picking up 164 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Westminster Academy'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 Harrison Gant and Robert Donald.
Meanwhile, American Heritage blew past North Broward Prep, posting a 42-7 victory at home. The game was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 35-7.
American Heritage's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Jaden Desir, who rushed for 148 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries, and Mason Kasten, who threw for 138 yards and two touchdowns while completing 72.7% of his passes. Desir really tore up the turf during one magnificent 70-yard run.
Westminster Academy's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for American Heritage, their victory ended a four-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 4-1.
Westminster Academy beat American Heritage 24-17 in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Westminster Academy since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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