The Miller Career Academy/Vashon/Sumner Phoenix will challenge the St. Pius X Lancers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Miller Career Academy/Vashon/Sumner has given up an average of 33.7 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Miller Career Academy/Vashon/Sumner is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 38 points last Friday, they were much more limited against Mater Dei on Friday. They were dealt a 48-8 defeat at the hands of the Knights. The Phoenix were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 34-0.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask St. Pius X). They blew past Cuba, posting a 70-0 victory. The win continues a trend for the Lancers in their matchups with the Wildcats: they've now won six in a row.
Miller Career Academy/Vashon/Sumner better keep an eye on Cody Shaver. He was instrumental in St. Pius X's win, rushing for 209 yards and three touchdowns on only 15 carries. Shaver's longest rush was for an impressive 62 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Evan Eckrich was another key player, throwing for 171 yards and a pair of TDs while completing 87.5% of his passes.
St. Pius X was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 431 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 193 rushing yards every time they've taken the field this season.
The victory got St. Pius X back to even at 3-3. As for Miller Career Academy/Vashon/Sumner, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season.
Miller Career Academy/Vashon/Sumner came up short against St. Pius X in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, falling 23-18. Will the Phoenix 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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