After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Valley Christian Academy, Orcutt Academy was happy to have turned things around on Saturday. They managed a 54-48 victory over the Cate Rams. The high-scoring effort was just what the Spartans needed considering they were shut out in their previous game.
Orcutt Academy found their leader in sophomore Ezekiel Johnson, who rushed for 434 yards and six TDs while picking up 14.5 yards per carry. Those six rushing touchdowns set a new season-high mark for Johnson. Fadi Alkhouri helped out on the ground, rushing for 88 yards and a rushing touchdown.
Orcutt Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 527 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Spartans
| 09/27/25 vs Cate | 54-48 |
| 09/13/25 vs Coast Union | 62-38 |
| 11/08/24 vs Lone Pine | 34-20 |
| 10/26/24 vs Laguna Blanca | 28-14 |
| 10/12/24 vs Thacher | 38-28 |
| 09/21/24 vs San Luis Obispo Classical Academy | 55-38 |
Orcutt Academy pushed their record up to 4-1 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. Those home victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 45.2 points over those games. As for Cate, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. After each having a week off, Orcutt Academy and Flintridge Prep will shake off the cobwebs and hit the field against one another at 1:00 p.m. on the 11th. As for Cate, they will challenge Faith Baptist at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Contenders' defense has only allowed 12 points per game this season, so the Rams' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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