It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but The Classical Academy had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They walked away with a 41-28 victory over the Basalt Longhorns. The Titans' win was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
The Classical Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Braden Godoy led the charge by rushing for 54 yards and two touchdowns. Godoy didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack and made six total tackles. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Zach Mediavilla, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
The Classical Academy 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 208 rushing yards in seven consecutive contests.
The Classical Academy wouldn't let Basalt keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. The Classical Academy can thank Caden Sanchez and Alex Gould for forcing both of them. With that strong performance, Sanchez is now averaging an impressive 5.8 total tackles per game.
Basalt's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Will Daniel, who rushed for 100 yards, and also caught two touchdowns. What's more, he's the match marked his fourth straight with at least 100. Another player making a difference was Will Tarallo, who gained 147 total yards and a touchdown.
The Classical Academy pushed their record up to 12-0 with the victory, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 40.3 points. As for Basalt, the loss snapped their winning streak at 11 games and leaves them with a 11-1 record.
The Classical Academy didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 42-36 win against Wellington on the 30th. Basalt does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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