Orange Glen is 7-2 against Classical Academy since September of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Saturday. The Orange Glen Patriots will be staying on the road to face off against the Classical Academy Caimans at 7:30 p.m.
Orange Glen's offense might be in the hot seat on Saturday considering what happened against San Pasqual on Friday. They had to suffer through a 49-0 loss at the hands of the Golden Eagles. The Patriots haven't had much luck with the Golden Eagles recently, as the team's come up short the last eight times they've met.
Meanwhile, Classical Academy earned a 26-14 win over Clairemont two weeks ago.
Justus Smith continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 258 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 12.3 yards per carry. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 107.2 rushing yards per game. Classical Academy also got help from Thomas Wentzel, who showed off his sure hands for 80 receiving yards.
Classical Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 295 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Classical Academy wouldn't let Clairemont keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Classical Academy can thank Jacob Lockhart and Cooper Greene for forcing both of them. Lockhart is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last six games he's played dating back to last season.
Orange Glen's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Classical Academy, their record is now 3-1.
Orange Glen was dealt a bruising 74-0 defeat at the hands of Classical Academy in their previous meeting back in September of 2022. Thankfully for Orange Glen, Life Pollard (who rushed for 119 yards and three touchdowns on only six carries, and also picked up 65 receiving yards and a touchdown) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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