UME Preparatory Academy kicked off their season on the road on Friday and hit a couple of potholes. They were outmatched by the Shelton Chargers on the road and fell 55-16. The EAGLES lost against the Chargers in their previous head to head back in September of 2023, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 7-6 score last time.
Leading Shelton to victory were Jaden Ball and Taylor Ogden. Ball rushed for 154 yards and five touchdowns on only 11 carries, while Ogden rushed for 130 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries. Ogden's longest rush was for an impressive 55 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
UME Preparatory Academy will take on Gateway Charter Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. UME Preparatory Academy is out to stop a four-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season. As for Shelton, they will head out on the road to square off against Austin Crusaders HomeSchool at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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