A win for Derby just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They lost 35-12 to the Waterbury Career Academy Spartans. The Red Raiders have struggled against the Spartans recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Defeat or not, Derby got some senior leadership from Jayzair Barbera and Jaylen Titus. Barbera rushed for 71 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries, while Titus picked up 128 receiving yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards Barbera has posted since back in September of 2023.
Mekheem Ambursley was his usual excellent self, rushing for 129 yards and three touchdowns for Waterbury Career Academy. Ambursley didn't just play on offense: he also made six total tackles and defended a pass. Jameer Guest was in the mix as well, providing Waterbury Career Academy with two touchdowns.
Derby's loss dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Waterbury Career Academy, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-3.
Derby will venture away from home to square off against Woodland Regional at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Derby is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 27.7 points per game this season. As for Waterbury Career Academy, they will be playing at home against Crosby at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Waterbury Career Academy also hasn't been messing around on offense: they've averaged 30.9 points per game.
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