After flying high against Arete Prep last Friday, Heritage Academy came back down to earth. The Heritage Academy Heroes came up short against the San Tan Charter Roadrunners on Friday, falling 42-19. It was the first time this season that the Heroes let down their fans at home.
Kaleb (Bubba) Burras and Paul Soltero certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. (Bubba) Burras rushed for 137 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.6 yards per carry, while Soltero gained 143 total yards and a touchdown. What's more, Soltero also racked up 122 rushing yards, the mosthe's had since back in October of 2023.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Heritage Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 263 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Heritage Academy's defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 5-3. As for San Tan Charter, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 8-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Heritage Academy will head out to square off against Sequoia Pathway Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Heritage Academy is facing Sequoia Pathway Academy at the right time seeing as Sequoia Pathway Academy is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for San Tan Charter, they will venture away from home to face off against NFL Yet Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. San Tan Charter is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road.
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