A win for IMG Academy Blue just wasn't in the cards on Wednesday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They came up short against the Hollins Royals, falling 59-33. The Ascenders have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Despite the defeat, IMG Academy Blue saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Kai Theeke rushed for 191 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 11.2 yards per carry, and also picked up 68 receiving yards. IMG Academy Blue also got help from Aldin Bilialbegovic, who showed off his sure hands for 94 receiving yards.
Theeke was just one part of a punishing run game: IMG Academy Blue was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 216 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
IMG Academy Blue's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Hollins, their victory ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-6.
IMG Academy Blue wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 28-12 win against Ambassadors Christian Academy on the 28th. As for Hollins, they will welcome Gibbs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Hollins is facing Gibbs at the right time seeing as Gibbs is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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