If Master's Academy was feeling good off their 38-0 takedown of Babcock last Saturday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Master's Academy Patriots lost 30-10 to the Merritt Island Christian Cougars on Friday. The loss was the Patriots' first of the season.
Josh Namvar rushed for nine yards and a touchdown.
David Ott was his top target, picking up 79 receiving yards. On the ground,
Levi LeFebure rushed for 60 yards on only eight carries.
Merritt Island Christian's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Bode Handwork, who rushed for 46 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 99 yards and a touchdown. Handwork's also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, forcing a fumble and making nine total tackles (1.0 for loss). Nathanael Buccio was another key back, rushing for 81 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries.
Master's Academy's loss ended a seven-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 2-1. As for Merritt Island Christian, the win was the sixth in a row (dating back to last season) for them, bringing their record for this year to 3-0.
Master's Academy will venture away from home to challenge Lake Mary Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Master's Academy is looking to tack on another W to their six-game streak on the road dating back to last season. As for Merritt Island Christian, they will welcome Eastland Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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