Hornets bounce back

Bishop Moore lost its first four games against tough non-district competition but the Hornets are in solid position to make another state playoff appearance after beating Pine Ridge 47-12 in a 5A, District 7 game that was one of many across Central Florida that had a delayed start time due to stormy weather.

The victory made the Hornets 2-4 overall and 1-0 in district play going into a game Friday against Seabreeze (3-4, 1-0) at Daytona Stadium. The winner will be alone atop the district standings.

Two games were not played due to the weather conditions. Orange City University (4-0), No. 8 in the Sentinel Super 16 rankings, had to postpone a home game against Flagler Palm Coast (2-3).

Gateway (1-4) at St. Cloud (1-4) also was scrapped.

Lake Minneola (4-2), No.

12 in the Super 16, made the long haul to Miami and scored a 40-14 win against Carol City (2-4).

Foundation Academy improved to 5-1 with a 31-0 road win against North Florida Educational Institute (3-3) of Jacksonville. Defensive linemen Bryan Thomas and Reggie Jean had 7 tackles and 2 sacks apiece in the shutout effort.

The Master’s Academy finished strong to deal Faith Christian (4-1) its first loss, 33-15. Luke Boivin scored 2 TDs, one on a

blocked punt for the Eagles (3-3).

Orlando Christian Prep (4-1), No. 7 in Class 2A state power rankings, scored a 15-6 road win against Wildwood (3-2).

Orangewood Christian (3-3) ventured out of state and won 64-24 at Asheville Christian (3-4) of North Carolina.

Most of the Week 7 games involving Orange and Seminole County public school teams were played Thursday night.