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| 11/15/25 - Home | 49-48 W |
| 10/21/23 - Away | 14-36 L |
| 10/21/22 - Home | 49-7 W |
| 04/16/21 - Away | 49-0 W |
| 11/12/16 - Neutral | 24-27 L |
Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only The Classical Academy walked away with it. They won a game that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by the Kent Denver Sun Devils 49-48. The win almost wasn't to be: the Titans were down 35-21 in the third quarter.
Jackson Schipfer was his usual excellent self, rushing for 234 yards and three TDs. Those 234 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. Braden Godoy was another major influence, as he rushed for 46 yards and ran in a TD.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: The Classical Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 317 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Kent Denver only rushed for 18.
Another reason for the win was The Classical Academy's imposing defensive line, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. Godoy was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two himself.
When it comes to explaining why Kent Denver lost on Saturday, don't look at Yianni Balafas. Despite the final result, he threw for 509 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 14.1 yards per attempt, and also punched in three scores on the ground. Balafas' passing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 326 passing yards.
The Classical Academy's record now sits at 11-0. As for Kent Denver, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-3 record this season.
The Classical Academy will take on Wellington at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. The two teams have allowed few points on average (the Titans 13.3, the Eagles 5) so any points scored will be well earned. Kent Denver does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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