Monday Morning QB: Five things we learned about West Orange-area teams, Aug. 25, 2023

West Orange- and Southwest Orange-area teams had varying degrees of success Friday, Aug. 25. Here's what we learned from Week One of the 2023 football season.

1. FOUNDATION DOMINATES ON OFFENSE
Foundation Academy broke the school record Friday night for most points scored in a game in a 68-6 beatdown of Tenoroc. Quarterback Michael Dove completed six out of seven passes for a total of 166 yards, with four touchdown passes and a rushing touchdown. Running back J.T. Bronaugh found the end zone four times during the game — twice by rushing, hauling in a 45-yard pass and a 70-yard kickoff return for a touchdown. Wide receiver C.J. Bronaugh secured three touchdowns during the game and totaled 99 yards. On defense, defensive end Jayden Rodriguez had five tackles — four for loss, including two sacks. On  special teams, kicker Braedyn White nailed seven extra point kicks. 

2. WARRIORS OFFENSE IS STRONG
The West Orange High School conquered a win against Oak Ridge with a score of 41-6 Friday night. Quarterback Jack Reilly went 13-for-26 for 150 yards. Running back Avis Brown Jr. carried the ball nine times for a total of 80 yards, while running back Jayden Ammons carried the ball six times for 60 yards. On the defensive side of the ball, the team had 33 tackles, and defensive end Lemuel Robinson had a sack.

3. WOLVERINES RUSHING GAME IS PROMISING
Windermere shut out Colonial, 41-0, to open the 2023 campaign. The Wolverines had an incredible game on offense — totaling 273 yards on the ground. Isaiah Nell carried the ball 13 times for 169 yards and four touchdowns. Defensively, the team posed a constant threat to the Grenadiers; defensive end Carson Toughey led the team with 11 tackles. On special teams, kicker Lucas Glassburn totaled 400 yards on seven kickoffs and also had three punts for 101 yards. 

4. TFA ROYALS SHOW POWER
The First Academy football team got a 27-13 victory against Crescent City. The Royals' passing game was strong, with quarterback Jack McKissock going 13-for-18 for 230 yards. Wide receiver Julian Anderson hauled in six catches for 136 yards and three touchdowns. On the defensive side of the ball, the team had 46 tackles. 

5. KNIGHTS DEFENSE POSES THREAT
After four quarters, Ocoee and Apopka had played to the lowest score possible — 2-0 — in a football game. This game was a defense fan's dream, with both teams giving the other's offense fits throughout the night. Of the Knights' 86 tackles, 11 were for loss. Sophomore Michael McClenton had 19 solo tackles and four for loss (including one sack). Cornerback and strong safety Jeremiah Byrdsell completed 13 tackles — six solo and one tackle-for-loss.