On Friday, The Classical Academy of Sarasota Patriots faced the Master's Academy Patriots in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Classical Academy of Sarasota was outmatched by Master's Academy on the road and fell 74-21. The Classical Academy of Sarasota lost against Master's Academy in their previous head to head back in October of 2022, too, but the margin this time around was much wider than the 36-16 score last time.
Caleb Cotton continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Master's Academy, rushing for 176 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries, while also throwing for 218 yards and five touchdowns on only 19 passes. Cotton was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 60 yards. Dalton Tedder was another key contributor, picking up 143 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Master's Academy's defense stepped up as well, laying out the QB five times. Leading the way was Brayden Rugar and his two sacks.
The Classical Academy of Sarasota now has a losing record at 4-5. As for Master's Academy, the win for they keeps them at an undefeated 8-0.
The Classical Academy of Sarasota will be playing in front of their home fans against Foundation Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Foundation Christian Academy is hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses. As for Master's Academy, they will head out on the road to face off against Florida School for the Deaf & Blind at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. That game will pit two of the most dominant against one another: Roud Valcin and Cotton.
