American Leadership Academy-Johnston had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They took their matchup on the road with ease, bagging a 59-0 victory over the Union Spartans. The win was some much needed relief for the Patriots as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead American Leadership Academy-Johnston to victory, but perhaps none more so than Ian Wands, who threw for 280 yards and five touchdowns while completing 81.3% of his passes. Michael Beasley was Wands' top target, picking up 121 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, American Leadership Academy-Johnston was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 208 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 169 rushing yards in five consecutive matches dating back to last season.
American Leadership Academy-Johnston wouldn't let Union keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force four fumbles. American Leadership Academy-Johnston can thank Elijah Fulton and I'Marri Givens for forcing all of them.
American Leadership Academy-Johnston will face off against Hobgood Charter at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Union, they will challenge Bear Grass Charter at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Union is looking for their season?s first victory.
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