Foundation Academy hasn't had much luck against Lake Highland Prep recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Lions will square off against the Highlanders at 7:00 p.m. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Foundation Academy comes in on six and Lake Highland Prep on four.
Foundation Academy is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They strolled past St. Joseph Academy with points to spare, taking the game 28-14. That's two games straight that the Lions have won by exactly 14 points.
Foundation Academy had a senior duo take command as Noah McMullen picked up 150 receiving yards and one score and Braydon Marks threw for 215 yards and three TDs while completing 80% of his passes.
Foundation Academy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Cole Huntley and Jackson Hubp.
Meanwhile, Lake Highland Prep made easy work of Old Plank Christian Academy on Friday and carried off a 35-14 victory. The result was nothing new for the Highlanders, who have now won five matchups by 21 points or more so far this season.
Lake Highland Prep's win came from a few key players Foundation Academy will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Eddie Bohne, who rushed for 132 yards and one touchdown on only 14 carries. He didn't just play on offense: he also made one tackle and defended one pass in addition to snagging an interception. Justin Perry was another key player, rushing for 57 yards and a pair of scores on only five carries.
Lake Highland Prep was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 213 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 213 rushing yards in four consecutive games.
Special teams was a major factor in the game for Lake Highland Prep, racking up 11 points in total. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Bohne, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.
Lake Highland Prep's win bumped their record up to 7-2. As for Foundation Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 9-2.
Foundation Academy came up short against Lake Highland Prep in their previous matchup back in August, falling 28-21. Can the Lions avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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