Arcadia entered their matchup against Bruton on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Arcadia Firebirds were beaten by the Bruton Panthers 53-0. While losing is never fun, the Firebirds can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Virginia football rankings (they are ranked 341st, while the Panthers are ranked 121st).
Zachary Giddins threw for 34 yards.
Nakahi Wilson was his top target, making six total tackles.
A big part of Bruton's win came down to the chemistry between Ashton Bell and his top target Anthony Henderson Jr.. Bell threw for 181 yards and three touchdowns on only 15 passes while Henderson Jr. picked up 111 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Henderson Jr. torched the secondary when he pulled down a catch that went for 75 yards.
Arcadia has traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season. As for Bruton, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 7-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Arcadia has the luxury of staying home for another week and will welcome Nandua at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Arcadia is facing Nandua at the right time seeing as Nandua is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Bruton, they will take on York at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Bruton is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 36.6 points per game this season.
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