Air Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They took a 40-27 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Sand Creek Scorpions. The Kadets were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Scorpions apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
Despite the loss, Air Academy still got an impressive performance from Ben Fernengel, who rushed for 157 yards and a touchdown while picking up 9.8 yards per carry. With that strong performance, Fernengel is now averaging an impressive 112 rushing yards per game.
Even though they lost, Air Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 249 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Ethan Mangrum and he. Mangrum rushed for 171 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.1 yards per carry while he rushed for 171 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.1 yards per carry. Achilles Evans was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 64 yards.
Air Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Sand Creek, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Widefield the next time they take the field. Air Academy will head out to face Widefield at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, while Sand Creek will head out to face them at 1:00 p.m. on September 21st.
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