Shorecrest Prep put another one in the bag on Monday to keep their perfect season alive. They took their match at home with ease, bagging a 57-6 victory over the Academy at the Lakes Wildcats. The result was nothing new for the Chargers, who have now won three matchups by 51 points or more so far this season.
Shorecrest Prep's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Edward Mitchem led the charge by rushing for 170 yards and four touchdowns on only ten carries. With that strong performance, Mitchem is now averaging an impressive 2.3 rushing touchdowns per game. Another player making a difference was Nickolas Bearden, who rushed for 92 yards and a touchdown on only six carries.
Shorecrest Prep's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged four passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Bearden and Ahmad Crumity. Crumity also set a new season high mark in receiving yards with 108.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Shorecrest Prep was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 327 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 231 rushing yards in six consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Shorecrest Prep's win was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-0. As for Academy at the Lakes, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Shorecrest Prep will challenge Lake Mary Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Shorecrest Prep's defense has only allowed 11.5 points per game this season, so Lake Mary Prep's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Academy at the Lakes, they will host All Saints' Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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