Southwest Florida Christian has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 13.56 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Thursday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the IMG Academy Blue Ascenders 38-35. That's more bragging rights for the King's, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Among those leading the charge was Austin Hill, who threw for 182 yards and three touchdowns. Southwest Florida Christian also got a significant boost from Brylan Jennings, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 92 yards.
Southwest Florida Christian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 331 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Southwest Florida Christian didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Brendan Sitar and Terrence Simmons.
Despite the loss, IMG Academy Blue saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Kai Theeke rushed for 138 yards and two touchdowns, and also picked up 92 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Max Stafford was another key passer, throwing for 304 yards and three touchdowns.
Southwest Florida Christian's victory bumped their record up to 6-3. As for IMG Academy Blue, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season.
Southwest Florida Christian will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on First Baptist Academy at 7:30 p.m. on November 15th. First Baptist Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 39 points per game this season. IMG Academy Blue does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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