King's Academy put another one in the bag on Thursday to keep their perfect season alive. They took their game at home with ease, bagging a 42-0 victory over Somerset Prep. That 42 point margin sets a new team best for the Lions this season.
Joe Dailey was his usual excellent self, rushing for 47 yards and two touchdowns, while also throwing for 153 yards and two touchdowns. Matt Mcpherson was another key player, picking up 91 receiving yards and a touchdown.
King's Academy wouldn't let Somerset Prep keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. King's Academy can thank Levi Champion and James Powell Lll for forcing both of them. Champion is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made eight or more in the last seven games he's played dating back to last season. Another thorn in Somerset Prep's side was Nicholas Darling, who made 11 total tackles (3.0 for loss) and defended two passes.
King's Academy pushed their record up to 4-0 with that win, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Somerset Prep, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. King's Academy will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Inlet Grove at 6:30 p.m. on September 26th. As for Somerset Prep, they will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against St. John Paul II Academy at 6:30 p.m.
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