Football Recap: George Harris and Khalil Thomas Pace True North Classical Academy Defense

Titans

Margin (Wins)

10/17/25 vs Somerset Academy - Canyons	42
10/10/25 @ Jackson	42
09/06/25 vs Monsignor Pace	31
09/12/25 @ Archbishop McCarthy	25
10/02/25 vs University Christian	20

True North Classical Academy never let their opponents score on Friday. They didn't even let the Somerset Academy - Canyons Cougars on the board, marking the Titans' second-straight 42-0 shutout. Considering the Titans have won five games by more than 19 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

Zachary Katz continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, throwing for 149 yards and three touchdowns while completing 78.6% of his passes, and also punching in one rushing score. Another player making a difference was Cecil Smith, who gained 113 total yards.

Wins are hard to come by when you can't run the rock, something True North Classical Academy proved: they limited Somerset Academy - Canyons to a paltry one yards per carry. The team can thank Duane Johnson for the heroic effort on defense: he. True North Classical Academy didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 6.6.

True North Classical Academy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of George Harris and Khalil Thomas. Another thorn in Somerset Academy - Canyons' side was Johnson, who picked up a sack and made ten total tackles (2.0 for loss).

True North Classical Academy's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-2. The home victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 8.7 points on average over those games. As for Somerset Academy - Canyons, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. True North Classical Academy will square off against Columbus at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Somerset Academy - Canyons, they will challenge Somerset Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.