Delta Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 40-36 heartbreaker at the hands of the Delta Streets Academy Lions. The Raiders lost against the Lions in their previous head to head back in October of 2018, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 42-14 score last time.
Delta Academy's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Bradley Smith, who rushed for 142 yards and one score on only 14 carries, and also threw for 171 yards and three TDs. Smith's longest rush was for an impressive 51 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Delta Academy's leading receiver Chase Fowler was Smith's top target yet again, picking up 119 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Delta Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Delta Streets Academy, they moved to 2-4 with that victory, which also ended their three-game losing streak.
Looking ahead, Delta Academy will host Central Holmes Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Delta Streets Academy, they are taking a road trip to take on Christ Covenant at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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