WEST PALM BEACH – King’s Academy (8-1) and Benjamin (4-4) will square off in this rivalry game tonight (Nov. 4).
This one is for a year’s worth of bragging rights.
KING’S ACADEMY LIONS
King’s Academy is currently on a seven-game winning streak and has not shown any signs of slowing down in recent weeks. This team has taken down two Top 10 opponents on their way to the playoffs.
The Lions have only lost one game this season – which came in Week 2 against Glades Central – and they have not looked back since. Their offense is clicking and their defense has been on another level with the emergence of Joshua Facon, who led them in last week’s district victory over Inlet Grove.
Impact players to watch in this matchup for the Lions:
OFFENSE
Quarterback – Joe Dailey
Running back – Marion Victor
Tight end – Jackson Worley
Offensive lineman – Thomas Cornett
Wide receiver – RJ Tolbert
DEFENSE
Defensive backs – Jermaine Council, Turner Lacy
Linebacker – Facon
Defensive tackle – Dartayvious Saintelus
Defensive ends – Worley, Cory Mcenroe, Andrew Pankey
BENJAMIN BUCCANEERS
The Buccaneers have been on a wild rollercoaster of ups and downs this season, as they has been fighting to win games all season to show they are better than their record indicates.
The Bucs have arguably one of the toughest schedules in the area, but have shown real grit and consistency in the past two weeks. They are on a two-game winning streak that includes a 28-21 overtime win over Calvary Christian and an 85-0 blowout win over SLAM – West Palm Beach.
Impact players to watch in this matchup for Benjamin:
OFFENSE
Wide receivers – Micah Mays Jr., Darrell Sweeting, Amaree Williams, Trakwon Harris
Quarterback – Jacob Cosby-Mosley
Running back – Chauncey Bowens
Offensive line – Chase Malamala, Landon Rapkiewicz
DEFENSE
Defensive line – Sedrick Clarke, D’Andre Lavassaur, Amaree Williams
Linebackers – Kelvin Rolle, Adam Balogoun-ali
Defensive backs – Cosby-Mosley, Harris, Ricky Knight III, Matthew Mckenzie, Sweeting
SKINNY: Benjamin is loaded with talent and has a great coaching staff that kept the players focused despite the struggles. Tonight will be another chance for the Buccaneers to prove themselves as a Top 10 team in Palm Beach County.
SKINNY: King’s Academy is currently waiting to officially be named the District 9-2M champion, according to the FHSAA. Tonight could be a determinant of that, as it is in a three-way tie with fellow district teams Inlet Grove and Glades Central.
The Lions will want to put this game away, avenge last year’s 42-6 blowout loss, and move into the playoffs as district champions.
The kickoff is set for 7 p.m. EST at King’s Academy in West Palm Beach.
