The Langtree Charter Academy Lions narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy Eagles 27-24.
Langtree Charter Academy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Easton Roschke out in front who threw for 291 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 11.6 yards per attempt. The Lions also got help from Garrett Barbee, who showed off his sure hands for 102 receiving yards.
On the other side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Langtree Charter Academy's defense and their four sacks. Leading the way was Arbrey Hoyle with two.
When it comes to explaining why Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy lost on Friday, don't look at Jayden Maitre. Despite the final result, he picked up 131 receiving yards and one TD, and also rushed for 50 yards. Maitre was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield on a catch that went for 56 yards. Another player making a difference was Kendrick Williams, who rushed for 110 yards and one score on only 12 carries.
Langtree Charter Academy's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy, their defeat was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-3.
Langtree Charter Academy wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 14-7 loss against Pine Lake Prep on the 12th. After each having a week off, Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy and South Stanly will shake off the rust and duke it out at 7:00 p.m. on the 19th.
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