The Academy had lost five straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped down to 2-7 to make it six. They lost 35-12 to the Brush Beetdiggers. Having soared to a lofty 40 points in the game before, the Wildcats couldn't push the score so high this time.
Hector Mendoza
| 09/13/25 vs Alameda | 123 |
| 10/24/25 vs Arvada | 122 |
| 10/30/25 @ Brush | 100 |
| 09/05/25 @ Forge Christian | 74 |
| 09/26/25 @ Skyview | 54 |
| + 4 more games |
Despite the loss, The Academy had strong showings from Heath Allen, who rushed for 82 yards on only ten carries, and Hector Mendoza, who rushed for 100 yards and one touchdown. Mendoza has become a key player for the Wildcats: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least 80 rushing yards, but 0-6 otherwise.
As for Brush, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 9-0. The wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 13.9 points on average this season.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Jolani Thomas and Dylan Krob. Thomas rushed for 164 yards and three scores while picking up 10.3 yards per carry while Krob rushed for 122 yards and a pair of TDs on only six carries. Those 122 rushing yards gave Krob a new career-high.
The Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Brush, they will face off against Delta at 1:00 p.m. on the 8th. The Panthers' defense has only allowed 11.2 points per game this season, so the Beetdiggers' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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