It may have taken triple overtime to finish the job, but American Leadership Academy-Johnston ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They came out on top against the Bartlett Yancey Buccaneers by a score of 54-46. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Patriots.

Anthony Jimenez
| 08/29/25 @ Bartlett Yancey | 218 |
| 08/22/25 vs Lejeune | 178 |
| 09/06/24 @ Cedar Ridge | 151 |
| 10/17/24 @ East Columbus | 139 |
| 10/04/24 @ Southside | 134 |
American Leadership Academy-Johnston was led to victory by Anthony Jimenez and Ian Wands. Jimenez rushed for 218 yards on only 14 carries, while Wands threw for 171 yards and two TDs on only 13 passes. Those 218 rushing yards gave Jimenez a new career-high. 87 of Wands' passing yards were hauled in by Kamarri Smallwood.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: American Leadership Academy-Johnston was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 375 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 155 rushing yards in 12 consecutive matches dating back to last season.
American Leadership Academy-Johnston's victory bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Bartlett Yancey, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. American Leadership Academy-Johnston will take on Fairmont at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Bartlett Yancey, they will face off against Northwood at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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