The Classical Academy of Sarasota Patriots will take on the Bell Creek Academy Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
The Classical Academy of Sarasota is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They breezed past Oasis Christian to the tune of 62-6 on Friday. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Patriots considering their six-point performance the game before.
Mason Knepp
| 08/29/25 vs Riverview Academy | 153.3 |
| 10/03/25 vs Oasis Christian | 115.4 |
| 09/05/25 vs Liberty Christian Prep | 114 |
| 08/15/25 vs Sports Leadership & Management | 107.1 |
| 08/22/25 vs All Saints' Academy | 65.7 |
| + 2 more games |
Among those leading the charge was Mason Knepp, who rushed for 51 yards and one score on only five carries, and also threw for 57 yards and a pair of TDs. His passing game has become a key predictor of The Classical Academy of Sarasota's success: the team is 3-1 when his passer rating is 100 or higher, but only 0-3 otherwise.
The Classical Academy of Sarasota didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. Nico Ianelli picked up that interception and then proceeded to rub salt in the wound by taking it back the other way for a touchdown. He got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Bell Creek Academy can bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They strolled past Riverview Academy with points to spare, taking the game 26-8. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Panthers' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida football rankings (they are ranked 343rd, while the Barracudas are ranked 23rd).
Bell Creek Academy's win was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-3 and their overall record up to 2-4. As for The Classical Academy of Sarasota, their victory bumped their record up to 3-4.
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