After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Mount Dora Christian Academy, Lake Highland Prep was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They skirted past the Foundation Academy Lions 23-21. That's more bragging rights for the Highlanders, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Landon Towns had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 178 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 9.4 yards per carry, and also threw for 40 yards and a touchdown while completing 75% of his passes. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in rushing yards.
Lake Highland Prep was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 260 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Foundation Academy only rushed for 142.
Lake Highland Prep wouldn't let Foundation Academy keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Lake Highland Prep can thank Liam Tobin and Ethan Dickinson for forcing both of them.
When it comes to explaining why Foundation Academy lost, don't look at Sam Wood. Despite the final result, he rushed for 112 yards and three touchdowns.
The victory got Lake Highland Prep back to even at 1-1. As for Foundation Academy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 0-2.
Lake Highland Prep will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Orangewood Christian at 7:00 p.m. on September 13th. Lake Highland Prep is facing Orangewood Christian at the right time seeing as Orangewood Christian is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Foundation Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Bronson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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