The Somerset Academy - Canyons Cougars will be playing at home against the Forest Hill Falcons at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Somerset Academy - Canyons will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak alive.
After some red-hot offensive attacks in their last three contests, Somerset Academy - Canyons finally came back down to earth on Friday. They were beaten by Saint Andrew's 41-6. While losing is never fun, Somerset Academy - Canyons can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida football rankings (they are ranked 241st, while Saint Andrew's is ranked 112th).
Somerset Academy - Canyons' defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Tristian Johnson, who rushed for 150 yards and two touchdowns, and Tayegan Briskey who gained 134 total yards. Johnson hasn't dropped below 100 rushing yards for five straight games.
Forest Hill can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They walked away with a 18-6 victory over Leonard. The victory was just what Forest Hill needed coming off of a 36-6 defeat in their prior match.
Among those leading the charge was Carlos Morales, who rushed for 180 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.6 yards per carry.
Saint Andrew's victory bumped their season record to 8-1 while Somerset Academy - Canyons' defeat dropped theirs to 6-3.
Friday's contest might be decided on the ground as these two are both standouts in the run game. Somerset Academy - Canyons has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 195 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Forest Hill struggles in that department as they've been averaging 171.4 per game. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Somerset Academy - Canyons against Forest Hill when the teams last played back in November of 2022 as the squad secured a 43-12 win. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Forest Hill's Malik Razz, who rushed for 94 yards and a touchdown on only six carries. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be that much easier for Somerset Academy - Canyons to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
