Evangel Christian Academy Lions (Montgomery, AL) fans went home in high spirits Friday as they saw their football team triumph over the host North River Christian Chargers (Tuscaloosa, AL), 56-0 in a league match.

The Lions (1-0) will now prepare for their match against Macon-East Montgomery Academy (Cecil, AL). The Knights come into the AISA 8-Man (8 Man) match with a 1-0 record. In their last match, Macon-East Montgomery Academy routed Heritage Christian Academy (Hoover, AL), 62-0, in a non-league match.

Coming up next, the Chargers meet the Escambia Academy Cougars (Atmore, AL) in a AISA 8-Man (8 Man) challenge, on Friday, August 29. North River Christian will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record. The Cougars go into the challenge with a 1-0 record after their 40-12 league win over Snook Christian Academy (Foley, AL).