After losing to Minster the last time they met, Africentric Early College decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Nubians really took it to the Wildcats for the full four quarters, racking up a 48-20 victory. The win was all the more spectacular given the Nubians' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio football rankings (they are ranked 317th, while the Wildcats are ranked 100th).
Africentric Early College had a senior duo take command as Caleb Anthony gained 230 total yards and three touchdowns and Josh Smith rushed for 78 yards and a pair of scores. Anthony really tore up the turf during one magnificent 70-yard run. Derron Gray Jr also helped out with an impressive 80 receiving yards.
One reason for the win was Africentric Early College's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Kylyn Smith, Gray Jr, and Brayden Woodson-Levy, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Africentric Early College has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. Those victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 20 points this season. As for Minster, their loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Africentric Early College will face off against St. Francis DeSales at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Minster, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Anna at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The match will give the Wildcats their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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