Live updates; 2nd Qtr — SN No. 2 IMG Academy [FL] 42, Phenix City Central [AL] 7
originally appeared on The Sporting News
PHENIX CITY, Alabama, Sept. 26 — The SN No. 2 IMG Academy [Bradenton, FL] Ascenders are on the road Friday night at the Central [Phenix City, AL] Red Devils. The Ascenders lead in the second quarter, 42-7.
IMG enters the game riding shotgun to the No. 1 St. John Bosco [Bellflower, CA] Braves in the race for The Sporting News High School Football National Championship. The national No. 2-ranked Ascenders will take on a Red Devils’ squad that is ranked as high as No. 2 in some rankings in the state of Alabama.
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|| SECOND QUARTER ||
And this one is essentially over with before we even get to halftime.
2ND QTR — IMG Academy 42, Central 7
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IMG starting to put this game on ice.
2ND QTR — IMG Academy 35, Central 7
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And it’s a quick answer from IMG to re-extend the lead to three touchdowns.
2ND QTR — IMG Academy 28, Central 7
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Central finally finds the end zone in the second quarter to chip into the Ascenders’ lead.
2ND QTR — IMG Academy 21, Central 7
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IMG adds to its lead early in the second quarter.
2ND QTR — IMG Academy 21, Central 0
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|| FIRST QUARTER ||
The first quarter ends with IMG comfortably out front.
END OF 1ST QTR — IMG Academy 14, Central 0
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We’re under way in Phenix City!
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