Saint Andrew is 7-0 against Somerset Academy - Canyons since September of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Saint Andrew's Scots will challenge the Somerset Academy - Canyons Cougars at 7:00 p.m.
Saint Andrew's is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Calvary Christian Academy just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Friday. They fell 32-21 to the Eagles. The loss continues a trend for the Scots in their matchups with the Eagles: they've now lost four in a row.
Despite the defeat, Saint Andrew's had strong showings from Dylan Faison, who picked up 140 receiving yards and three touchdowns, and Jack Williams, who threw for 182 yards and three touchdowns. Saint Andrew's is 3-1 when Faison posts 80 or more receiving yards, but 1-3 otherwise.
Meanwhile, Somerset Academy - Canyons posted their biggest win since October 20, 2023 on Friday. They put the hurt on Moore Haven with a sharp 34-8 victory. The Cougars' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
A big part of Somerset Academy - Canyons' win came down to the chemistry between Jayden Harrington and his top target Dereion Darby. Harrington rushed for 54 yards and a touchdown while Darby rushed for 101 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries. The dominant performance gave Darby a new career-high in rushing yards. Tayegan Briskey made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Somerset Academy - Canyons didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Briskey and Markwan Griffiths. Another thorn in Moore Haven's side was Wilzard Sterling, who picked up two sacks and made four total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Saint Andrew's loss dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Somerset Academy - Canyons, their victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-4.
Everything came up roses for Saint Andrew's against Somerset Academy - Canyons when the teams last played back in October of 2023, as the team secured a 41-6 win. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Somerset Academy - Canyons' Tristian Johnson, who rushed for 150 yards and two touchdowns, and also picked up 59 receiving yards. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Saint Andrew's to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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