The First Academy defeats West Oaks Academy in home opener 42-12

Dinari Bennett and Terrence Mosley combine for three touchdowns each as the Royals extinguished the Flames.

By Chris Martucci
| 10:02 p.m. August 26, 2021

Terrence Mosley will not be denied as he drags a defender for extra yardage.

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Football season in West Orange County got officially underway Thursday night with one varsity game being played.

In their season home opener, The First Academy soundly defeated West Oaks Academy 42-12. Running backs Dinari Bennett and Terrence Mosley both ran for three touchdowns.

Everett Simpson was a perfect 6-for-6 on PATs and also nabbed an interception in the fourth quarter.

During halftime, TFA alum Teahna Daniels was honored for winning a silver medal as part of the US women’s 4x100-meter relay at the Tokyo Olympics this past summer.

The Royals play Windermere Prep at home next Friday, Sept. 3. Kickoff is 7 pm.