Sparta Academy scored the most points they've had this season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They fell 60-50 to the Monroe Academy Volunteers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Warriors of the 21-16 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August of 2024.
Despite the loss, Sparta Academy still got an impressive performance from Jakarie Cheatham, who picked up 143 receiving yards and three scores. Koltin Barlow was another key player, throwing for 377 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 15.7 yards per attempt.
This is the second loss in a row for Sparta Academy and nudges their season record down to 2-2. As for Monroe Academy, they pushed their record up to 4-0 with the win, which was their third straight on the road.
Looking ahead, Sparta Academy will host Jackson Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Warriors will be up against the Eagles' rather soft defense (which has allowed 38 points per match), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Monroe Academy, they are taking a road trip to square off against Patrician Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Saints' defense has only allowed ten points per game this season, so the Volunteers' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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