Football Preview: Hillcrest Christian Saints vs. Southlands Christian Eagles
Hillcrest Christian has won three straight games at home, while Southlands Christian has won three straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Friday. The Hillcrest Christian Saints will welcome the Southlands Christian Eagles at 6:30 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Hillcrest Christian had been on a four-game streak of scoring at least 31 points, but California Lutheran put an end to it on Saturday. Hillcrest Christian was dealt a 58-12 loss at the hands of California Lutheran. The contest marked the Saints' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Meanwhile, Southlands Christian has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 13.6 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They were beaten by Sherman Oaks CES 48-18. That makes it the first time this season the Eagles have let down their home crowd.
The defeat snapped Hillcrest Christian's winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 4-1 record. As for Southlands Christian, their loss was their first of the season and also makes their record 4-1.
Everything came up roses for Hillcrest Christian against Southlands Christian when the teams last played back in September of 2023, as the squad secured a 54-22 victory. Will Hillcrest Christian repeat their success, or does Southlands Christian have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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