It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Lift for Life Academy had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They took their match with ease, bagging a 50-12 win over the Dexter Bearcats. Lift for Life Academy's victory was all the more impressive since the Bearcats were averaging only 12.17 points allowed on the season.
A big part of Lift for Life Academy's win came down to the chemistry between Mikey Gerdine and his top target Daishawn Houston. Gerdine threw for 131 yards and two touchdowns while completing 88.9% of his passes while Houston picked up 99 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Lift for Life Academy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Cameron Hurst.
Although Dexter took the loss, they still got scores from Devin Turnbo and Jett Grams.
The victory (which was Lift for Life Academy's fourth in a row) raised their record to 8-5. Those victories were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 6.0 points per game. As for Dexter, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 11-1.
Lift for Life Academy is on the road again on Friday to play Seneca. Seneca will roll in looking for their 13th straight win, something Lift for Life Academy surely won't give up without a fight. Dexter does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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