PHOTOS: The First Academy runs past Trinity Prep in 57-41 shootout -- Observer Preps

ORLANDO – Under bright lights and waves of light rain, the Saints and Royals commenced to put on an offensive onslaught of video game proportions.

For most of the first half, the Saints (3-2, 1-1) kept pace with the rival Royals (6-0, 3-0) in district play on Friday night – going touchdown for touchdown.

After taking a 21-14 lead midway through the second quarter on a touchdown catch by Parker Mara, and after forcing the Saints' offense to punt the ball away, the Royals came right back with a one-yard touchdown run from Rolous Frazier and a two point conversion to boost the lead to 29-14.

From there, the Royals would hold onto their double digit lead for most of the night despite the Saints best effort to rally late in the fourth – leading to the final 57-41 scoreline, which is a bit misleading on how well the Saints played throughout most of the night on offense.

Next up for TFA will be the winless Saints of Agape Christian Academy (0-5, 0-1), while Trinity Prep will take on Trinity Christian Academy (0-8).