Prep Football: Week 5
Escambia Academy(1-3) @ Jay (1-2)—Gametime 7:00pm
Jay was off last week, coming off a big 40-0 loss to rival Flomaton. The Royals look to bounce back and make some positive progress coming off the loss and the open week. Jay is in the middle of a tough 3 game stretch with Flomaton, EA, and Baker. Escambia Academy is coming off their first win of the season, beating Clarke Prep last week, 38-14. The 3 losses EA has had this year come by a combined deficit of 3 points.
Last year, Jay got edged by EA 30-20.
Milton (2-1) @ Choctaw (2-2) —Gametime 7:00pm
The Panthers are 8 points away from being undefeated this year. They are coming off a win over Fort Walton Beach last week. Milton has been very balanced this year, running the ball early thus opening up the passing game. The Panthers have been competitive in every contest, almost upsetting Navarre two weeks ago.
Last year, Choctaw edged Milton 38-35.
Fort Walton Beach (2-2) @ Pace (0-3)—Gametime 7:30pm
Pace is searching for their first win of the season this Friday as they host the Vikings. Pace has had troubled scoring this year, losing last week to Mosley 8-6. Pace will try and shorten the ground by running the ball and hoping to make big stops on defense when it matters. Fort Walton Beach lost a close one to Milton last week.
Last year, Pace beat Fort Walton Beach in week 1, 30-20.