Foundation has monster matchup vs. MDCA
Thomas leads Orlando Christian Prep into its opener at Orangewood
Private schools take center stage once again in Week 2 of the high school football regular season.
Mount Dora Christian Academy hosts Foundation Academy in a marquee matchup of teams that won big a week ago. Each program features standout players poised to have exceptional seasons.
Foundation senior Danny Stutsman, an Oklahoma commit, is slotted at No. 11 in the area’s Class of 2021 recruiting rankings. MDCA safety Kevon “KJ” Ellis entered the season at No. 24 and quarterback Ty’Quan Wiggins ranks No. 53.
The Master ’s Academy, Orangewood Christian, and Deltona Trinity Christian host games against Orlando area opponents on Friday.
Central Florida Christian Academy (0-1) was informed that its home game against Lecanto Seven Rivers Christian (0-1) had been canceled due to COVID-related concerns. The Citrus County Chronicle reported Monday that all sports activities at Seven Rivers are “on hold until Sept. 21” due to faculty members testing positive for the virus.
Seven Rivers lost 14-2 at Deltona Trinity last week. Trinity coach Troy Rayburn confirmed to the Orlando Sentinel on Thursday that the Eagles are still scheduled to host First Academy-Leesburg on Friday.
Below is a glimpse of what to watch for and the predicted winners for each of the five local games on schedule in Week 2. Games kick off at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
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Foundation Academy (1-0) at Mount Dora Christian (1-0), 7:30
Foundation’s Danny Stutsman (LB/WR) scored 3 TDs last Friday, including one on a 98-yard INT return, and was named Orlando Touchdown Club player of
the week. Mount Dora Christian QB Ty’Quan Wiggins threw for 230 yards and 4 TDs in his first game with the Bulldogs. Pick: Foundation Academy
Orlando Christian Prep (0-0) at Orangewood Christian (0-1)
OCP, which plays every game on the road this season, won 39-0 at Orangewood when the programs last met in 2016. Isaiah Denmark tallied six tackles and Jah Belcher caught three passes for 56 yards for the Rams in a Week 1 loss
at Foundation Academy. Pick: Orlando Christian
Faith Christian (0-1) at The Master’s Academy (0-0), 7:30
Wes Allen will complete the Oviedo trifecta Friday when he coaches his first game at Master’s after serving as head coach at both Oviedo High and Hagerty. The Eagles are the defending Sunshine State Athletic Conference champions. Pick: Master’s Academy
First Academy-Leesburg (0-0)
at Deltona Trinity Christian (1-0)#
TFA-Leesburg opens its first game under new head coach Joey Foucha, who was a late hire by the Eagles this offseason. Trinity forced a pair of turnovers last week in its win as Robert Eli Lindemann and Carson Nichols combined for 23 total tackles. Pick: Trinity Christian
IMG Academy White (0-1) at West Oaks (0-1)#
IMG and West Oaks lost by a
combined 99-7 score in Week 1. Missouri native Tyler Ross threw a TD pass to Nathaniel Castro for IMG in its loss vs. Tampa Catholic. Pick: IMG Academy
#Home sites: Deltona Trinity at Dewey O. Boster Sports Complex; West Oaks at Ocoee Bulldog Field.
J.C. last week: 5 correct, 0 fumbles (1.000). Season: 5-0 (1.000).