SSAA 8-Man Week 3 recap report: Shorecrest Prep continues to dominate in 8-Man football

The Sunshine State Athletic Association’s 8-Man league is starting to see the contenders separate themselves and in Week 3 action, several notched victories to put them on the radar for a potential state championship.

Here is our SSAA 8-Man recap report from Week 3:

TOP 10 RECAP

1. Shorecrest Prep (St. Petersburg) (3-0)

How They Fared: The Chargers continue their winning ways with another victory this time with a 45-12 victory over Countryside Christian (Gainesville). Nikolas Bearden threw for 2 touchdowns along with a rushing touchdown while the team defensively recorded 5 sacks total.

2. Donahue Catholic (Ave Maria) (3-0)

How They Fared: The Shamrocks picked up their third straight victory to remain undefeated on the season with a 47-6 victory over Classical Academy (Sarasota). Leo Cantwell rushed for 258 yards on six carries, scoring four touchdowns for Donahue Catholic.

3. Master’s Academy (Vero Beach) (3-0)

How They Fared: The Patriots kept their winning ways going, knocking off previously undefeated Lake Mary Prep 36-12. Caleb Cotton went 9-of-17 passing for 120 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 122 yards and two more touchdowns.

4. Canterbury (St. Petersburg) (0-1)

How They Fared: Finally taking the field for the first game of the season, the Crusaders came up short against Sarasota Christian with a 22-14 loss. Roman Wilder rushed for 153 yards and two touchdowns in the game for Canterbury.

5. Sarasota Christian (4-0)

How They Fared: The second-year Blazers remain undefeated with a 22-14 victory over Canterbury (St. Petersburg) thanks to Justin Brock’s 134 yards passing and a touchdown, along with Daniel Jacinto scoring two rushing touchdowns. Jacinto also led the team defensively in tackles with 13.

6. Countryside Christian (Gainesville) (1-1)

How They Fared: The Cougars suffered their first loss of the season with 45-12 loss at Shorecrest Prep (St. Petersburg).

7. Lake Mary Prep (3-1)

How They Fared: The Griffins took their first loss of the year against Master’s Academy (Vero Beach) with a 36-12 defeat.

8. Riverside Christian (Trenton) (3-0)

How They Fared: The Wranglers defeated first-year program Geneva School (Casselberry) 53-8 to remain undefeated on the season. QB Kyle Spratlin rushed for 95 yards and three touchdowns, while Jhonny Taylor rushed for 119 yards and 2 touchdowns in the victory for Riverside Christian. OLB Jason Aker recorded two interceptions in the win.

9. Merritt Island Christian (3-1)

How They Fared: The Mustangs won 62-22 over Geneva Classical (Lakeland) to pick up their third victory of the year. Bode Handwork threw for 165 yards and 4 touchdowns and recorded a rushing touchdown to lead Merrit Island Christian to the victory. Trey Nevad had 110 yards receiving and 3 touchdowns while the defense record 8 sacks with Anthony Alessandrini leading with 2.5 sacks who also led the team in tackles with 9.

10. Florida Deaf & Blind (St. Augustine)

How They Fared: A two-point conversion was the difference in the loss for the Dragons as they fell to Old Plank Christian (Jacksonville), 30-28.

SSAA 8-MAN SCOREBOARD

Calvary Chapel (Melbourne) 14, Eastland Christian (Orlando) 12

City of Life Christian (Kissimmee) at St. John Lutheran (Ocala), ppd until Monday, 6

Donahue Catholic (Ave Maria) 47, Classical Academy (Sarasota) 6

Four Corners Charter (Davenport) 36, Foundation Christian (Valrico) 14

Hernando Christian (Brooksville) 62, First Coast Christian (Jacksonville) 0

Lakeside Christian (Clearwater) 65, SLAM Tampa 30

Liberty Christian (Tavares) 30, Oasis Christian (Winter Haven) 16

Master’s Academy (Vero Beach) 36, Lake Mary Prep 12

Merritt Island Christian 62, Geneva Classical (Lakeland) 22

Ocala Christian at Gainesville Christian, ppd until Monday, Oct 6, 6

Old Plank Christian (Jacksonville) 30, Florida Deaf & Blind (St. Augustine) 28

Real Life Christian (Clermont) 47, Cornerstone Academy (Gainesville) 6

Riverside Christian (Trenton) 53, Geneva School (Casselberry) 8

Sarasota Christian 22, Canterbury (St. Petersburg) 14

Shorecrest Prep (St. Petersburg) 45, Countryside Christian (Clearwater) 13