After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Norfolk Academy, The Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Saints were happy to have found some success on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Norfolk Christian 44-0 at home. The result was nothing new for Nansemond-Suffolk Academy, who have now won three matchups by 36 points or more so far this season.
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Napoleon Ellison led the charge by throwing for 63 yards and four touchdowns. Isaiah Fuhrmann was another key contributor, picking up 31 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy's victory bumped their record up to 3-5. As for Norfolk Christian, their defeat was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their overall record down to 2-6.
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy will square off against Fredericksburg Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Virginia (Fredericksburg Christian is ranked 163rd, while Nansemond-Suffolk Academy is ranked 187th). As for Norfolk Christian, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Roanoke Catholic at 7:00 p.m.
