While Berean Academy put up plenty of points on Thursday, the same can't be said for Maricopa Institute of Technology. The Eagles claimed a resounding 50-0 win over the Iron Eagles. The game was all but wrapped up at the end of the third, by which point the Eagles had established a 43-point advantage.
ISAAC MERRILL was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 120 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries, and also threw for 100 yards and a pair of TDs. Berean Academy's leading receiver MASON MESKE was MERRILL's top target yet again, picking up 75 receiving yards and two scores.
On the other side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Berean Academy's defense and their 9.5 sacks. The heavy lifting was done by MESKE and CARLOS APONTE, who racked up 5.5 sacks between them. Berean Academy received some extra help from MESKE, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Eagles
| 09/04/25 vs Maricopa Institute of Technology | 50-0 |
| 08/28/25 vs Tohono O'Odham | 1-0 |
| 11/07/24 vs Western SciTech | 32-20 |
| 11/01/24 vs Western SciTech | 27-12 |
| 09/19/24 vs Canyon State Academy | 1-0 |
| 09/05/24 vs Mission Heights Prep | 52-8 |
Berean Academy's victory was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-0. The home wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 27.2 points over those games. As for Maricopa Institute of Technology, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Berean Academy is headed away from home for the first time to take on Paradise Valley Christian Prep at 7:00 p.m. on the 13th. As for Maricopa Institute of Technology, they will head out to challenge Sequoia Charter at 7:00 p.m. on the 13th.
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