There's no place like home for Air Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They took their contest on Friday with ease, bagging a 42-0 victory over the Widefield Gladiators. The match was all but wrapped up at the end of the third, by which point the Kadets had established a 35-point advantage.
Air Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Max Schlichter, who rushed for 86 yards and three TDs. The Kadets also got a significant boost from Cade Ballard, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 84 yards.
Kadets
| 09/12/25 vs Widefield | 275 |
| 09/05/25 @ Sand Creek | 70 |
| 08/28/25 @ Mesa Ridge | 69 |
| 11/11/24 vs Heritage | 89 |
| 10/31/24 @ Rampart | 193 |
| + 3 more games |
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Air Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 275 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2024.
On the other side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Air Academy's defense and their three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Mason Ryan, Nico Tolini, and Ryan Meekins, who each picked up one sack apiece. Dakari Burr was another major factor on D, forcing one fumble and making six total tackles (1.0 for loss) in addition to snagging an interception which he returned one-yard for a touchdown.
Air Academy's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Widefield, they now also have a losing record of 1-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Air Academy will take on Standley Lake at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Widefield, they will square off against Sand Creek at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Gladiators will need to watch out since the Scorpions have now posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
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