The First Academy Eagles will square off against the Windermere Prep Lakers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Windermere Prep is facing First Academy at the wrong time: First Academy suffered their first home loss of the season on Friday and they're likely out for redemption. They were beaten by the Ducks 51-24. The Eagles haven't had much luck with the Ducks recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Loss or not, First Academy got some senior leadership from Cason Cherry and Rhett Walsh. Cherry threw for 116 yards and two touchdowns, while Walsh picked up 79 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Walsh also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making five total tackles and defending a pass.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Windermere Prep's offense. They had to suffer through a 55-0 loss at the hands of Faith Christian. That makes it the first time this season the Lakers have let down their home crowd.
First Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Windermere Prep, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3-1.
First Academy suffered a grim 70-44 defeat to Windermere Prep in their previous meeting back in September of 2014. Will First Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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