The third road game was the charm for Rock Academy, as they earned their first away victory of the season. They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the Orange Glen Patriots 42-7. The result was nothing new for the Warriors, who have now won three contests by 28 points or more so far this season.
Rock Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Iman Oredi led the charge by picking up 35 receiving yards and one score, while also punching in one TD on the ground. Oredi didn't just play on offense: he also picked up 1.5 sacks and made five total tackles (2.0 for loss). Alec Endicott was another key passer, throwing for 115 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Special teams also played a big role in the game for Rock Academy, adding 12 points to the final score. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Zayden Campbell, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.
Rock Academy's defense stepped up as well, laying out the QB three times. Oredi refused to say out of the backfield, picking up 1.5 sacks all by himself. Rock Academy received some extra help from Quentin Uhland, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Rock Academy now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Orange Glen, their loss dropped their record down to 1-5.
Looking ahead, Rock Academy will head out to challenge Kearny at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Orange Glen, they will host Coastal Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Stingrays will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Patriots surely won't give up without a fight.
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