IMG Academy Routs Hun School 42-14
Elijah Newman-Hall scores three rushing touchdowns as IMG Academy improves to 9-0.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Football
IMG Academy defeated Hun School 42-14 Saturday night at IMG Academy Field, improving to 9-0. Elijah Newman-Hall scored three rushing touchdowns and rushed for over 100 yards in the win.
Why it matters
The victory keeps IMG Academy unbeaten as the No. 1-ranked team nationally heading into its next matchup. For Bradenton readers, the program's home-field performance continues to draw attention to the local high school football scene.
Elijah Newman-Hall rushed for over 100 yards and three touchdowns, while Tristan Werlau added two rushing scores in the 42-14 win. Lukas Prock threw one touchdown in the final period, and IMG Academy's defense held Hun School to one score until the fourth quarter.
The players
IMG Academy
A private sports and academic boarding school in Bradenton, Florida, known for its national football program that is currently ranked No. 1 in the country.
Hun School
A private college-preparatory school in Princeton, New Jersey, whose football team lost to IMG Academy in this matchup.
Elijah Newman-Hall
An IMG Academy running back who scored three rushing touchdowns and rushed for over 100 yards in the victory.
The details
IMG Academy and Hun School both scored on their opening possessions before IMG's defense tightened up and limited the visitors to one score until the fourth quarter. The win extends IMG Academy's unbeaten run as it prepares for a Nov. 14 matchup against St. Frances Academy at Bowie State University.
Timeline
Oct. 31, 2026: IMG Academy defeats Hun School 42-14 at IMG Academy Field.
Nov. 14, 2026: IMG Academy faces St. Frances Academy at Bowie State University.
Season Trajectory
IMG Academy's 9-0 start keeps it atop the national high school football rankings as the regular season moves toward its final stretch. The Nov. 14 matchup against St. Frances Academy will test whether the program can maintain its unbeaten pace against another strong opponent.
IMG Academy's 9-0 record and the upcoming Nov. 14 game against St. Frances Academy shape the remaining regular-season picture for teams chasing national rankings. Fantasy and recruiting observers tracking Newman-Hall's three-touchdown performance have a fresh data point heading into the next contest.
The takeaway
A single dominant performance can establish a team's identity, and IMG Academy's combination of rushing production and defensive discipline offers a clear example for young players to study. Watching how a program sustains that balance across weeks, not just one game, is where the real lesson lies.
What happens next
IMG Academy faces St. Frances Academy on Nov. 14, 2026 at Bowie State University.
Further reading
For more local coverage, explore Football in Bradenton.
