King's Academy's last matchup with Archbishop McCarthy could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's contest on Friday. The Lions took a blow against the Mavericks, falling 48-7. The Lions were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 28-7.
Despite the loss, King's Academy still got an impressive performance from Tyce Porcher, who rushed for 76 yards and one TD. Porcher didn't just play on offense: he also made seven total tackles and defended one pass.
Robert Kerns went supernova For Archbishop McCarthy., throwing for 141 yards and five touchdowns. That's the most passing touchdowns Kerns has posted since back in August of 2024. Archbishop McCarthy also got a significant boost from Damien Grant, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 95 yards.
King's Academy has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-5 record this season. As for Archbishop McCarthy, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 8-2.
King's Academy and Archbishop McCarthy will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next matchups. The next time the Lions see the field they'll take on Glades Central at 6:30 p.m. on the 14th. As for Archbishop McCarthy, their break will end when they face Hialeah at 7:00 p.m. on the 14th.
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