The Innovation Academy Sentinels will take on the Sale Creek Panthers on Friday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Innovation Academy was handed a 48-point defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Red Boiling Springs, sneaking past 19-16. The Sentinels' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Sale Creek challenged Copper Basin on Thursday. The Panthers blew past the Cougars, posting a 49-6 victory. The Panthers haven't had any issues with the Cougars recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.
Innovation Academy better keep an eye on Jayson Booker. He was instrumental in Sale Creek's win, rushing for 103 yards and three TDs. That's the most rushing touchdowns Booker has posted since back in September. Hunter Fowler was another key player, gaining 47 total yards and three touchdowns.
Wins are hard to come by when you can't run the rock, something Sale Creek proved: they limited Copper Basin to a paltry 2.4 yards per carry. The team can thank Khalil Escobar for the heroic effort on defense: he. Sale Creek didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 10.6.
Innovation Academy's victory was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 2-8. As for Sale Creek, their win bumped their record up to 9-1.
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