Warriors defeat Gators

Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors varsity football team began their regular season at home on Friday, Aug. 15, with a 27-0 shut-out win over the Gators of Wewahitchka High School. The Warriors opened the game in quick fashion, scoring 14 points in the first quarter. The Warriors added seven more in the second quarter to carry a 21-0 lead into halftime. After a scoreless third quarter, the Warriors put six more points on the scoreboard to seal a 27-0 win in their opening game. Landon LaRosa was the picture of efficiency at the quarterback position, completing 14 out of 16 passing attempts, for 267 yards and two touchdown passes. LaRosa added 33 yards on the ground on five carries, with one rushing touchdown. Matthew Paul led the Warriors’ rushing attack with 59 yards on seven carries. Tuff Hardee toted the ball six times for 15 yards and one touchdown. Bryson Mills had three pass receptions, for 103 yards and one touchdown catch. Cooper Wiles had four catches for 47 yards and one touchdown. Next, the Warriors will head up to Valdosta, Ga. for a game against the Scintilla Charter Academy Spartans on Friday, August 22. Kickoff is slated for 6 p.m.