Sand Creek lost to Air Academy back in September of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Sand Creek Scorpions came out on top against the Air Academy Kadets by a score of 40-27.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Ethan Mangrum and he. Mangrum rushed for 171 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.1 yards per carry while he rushed for 171 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.1 yards per carry. With that strong performance, Achilles Evans is now averaging an impressive 126.3 rushing yards per game.
Sand Creek wouldn't let Air Academy keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Sand Creek can thank Preston Arretteig "Air-A-Tag" and Miles Reddix for forcing both of them. Reddix also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing a fumble and making ten total tackles.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Sand Creek was moving up and down the field and finished the game with 560 total yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Air Academy only gained 392.
Despite the loss, Air Academy still got an impressive performance from Ben Fernengel, who rushed for 157 yards and a touchdown while picking up 9.8 yards per carry.
Sand Creek's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Air Academy, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Widefield the next time they take the field. Air Academy will head out to face Widefield at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, while Sand Creek will head out to face them at 1:00 p.m. on September 21st.
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