Lake Highland Prep had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They took a blow against the Mount Dora Christian Academy Bulldogs on Friday, falling 34-7. The Highlanders were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bulldogs apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in November of 2022.
Lake Highland Prep wouldn't let Mount Dora Christian Academy keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Lake Highland Prep can thank Jude Wallen and Owen Wright for forcing both of them. Wright didn't just play on offense: he also forced a fumble and made four total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Nathan Roach was nothing short of spectacular for Mount Dora Christian Academy: he rushed for 137 yards while picking up 7.2 yards per carry, and also threw for 86 yards and two touchdowns. Frank Hicks was in the mix as well, providing Mount Dora Christian Academy with two receiving touchdowns touchdowns.
The win (which was Mount Dora Christian Academy's sixth in a row dating back to last season) raised their record to 2-0.
Lake Highland Prep will take on Foundation Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hopefully Lake Highland Prep focused on turnovers this week as team gave up five on Friday. As for Mount Dora Christian Academy, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Umatilla at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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