Air Academy is a perfect 3-0 against Sierra since September of 2022 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Kadets will welcome the Stallions at 7:00 p.m. Air Academy will be strutting in after a win while Sierra will be coming in after a loss.
Air Academy is returning home triumphant after the team finally put their road woes behind them against Standley Lake last Thursday. The Kadets came out on top against the Gators by a score of 32-19.
Cade Ballard
| 09/18/25 @ Standley Lake | 2 |
| 09/05/25 @ Sand Creek | 1 |
| 10/10/24 vs Liberty | 1 |
| 09/27/24 @ Sierra | 1 |
Cade Ballard went supernova, rushing for 108 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only 14 carries, while also throwing for 115 yards and one TD. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in rushing touchdowns (two). Another player making a difference was Max Schlichter, who rushed for 74 yards and two scores.
Meanwhile, Sierra scored the most points they've had this season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They lost 37-14 to Harrison.
Air Academy will have to contain Patrick Robinson as he made an impact in Sierra's last game. He rushed for 141 yards and one touchdown while picking up 7.8 yards per carry. With that strong performance, Robinson is now averaging an impressive 102.8 rushing yards per game.
Air Academy's victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-2. As for Sierra, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.
Friday's contest might be decided on the ground. Air Academy has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 159.5 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Sierra struggles in that department as they've been averaging 181 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Everything came up roses for Air Academy against Sierra in their previous meeting back in September of 2024, as the squad secured a 37-0 win. Will the Kadets repeat their success, or do the Stallions have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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