King’s Academy football secured the Baptist Health Team of the Month award after a perfect 3-0 run in September, collecting 46.6 percent of the vote in a poll conducted by The Palm Beach Post. The Lions’ unbeaten streak included a last-minute blocked field goal that clinched a win against Miami Beach and a dramatic late comeback forcing overtime to defeat American Heritage-Delray.
The Palm Beach Post, in partnership with Baptist Health Orthopedic Care, chooses high school teams in Palm Beach County that excel in performance and sportsmanship each month during the competitive seasons. Readers then vote on which team deserves the title. For September, King’s Academy emerged as the clear favorite among local high school sports programs.
The Lions’ ability to deliver in tight moments was a defining feature of their September campaign. Their victory over Miami Beach hinged on a critical defensive play that prevented a potential game-winning field goal in the final seconds. Against American Heritage-Delray, King’s Academy showed resilience by overturning a deficit late in the game, pushing the contest into overtime before sealing the win.
This run helped King’s Academy stand out among other nominees from the county, according to Eric J. Wallace, deputy sports editor at The Palm Beach Post. Wallace oversees the monthly Team of the Month feature and can be reached for further comment at ejwallace@usatodayco.com.
The Team of the Month poll is part of an ongoing series that recognizes local high school teams rising above the competition through grit and sportsmanship. The list of nominees for each month is published on the first day of the following month on palmbeachpost.com.
King’s Academy’s performance in September not only earned them the title but also demonstrated their ability to maintain composure and execute under pressure. Their back-to-back victories in close contests suggest a team that thrives in high-stakes situations.
The latest recognition marks King’s Academy’s second win in The Palm Beach Post’s Team of the Month poll, underscoring their consistent form in the early stages of the high school football season.
The next round of Team of the Month nominees is expected to be announced on the first day of October, continuing the spotlight on Palm Beach County’s standout high school sports programs.
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