Football Game Preview: Life Oak Cliff Leaves Home

By Team Reports Sep 16, 2024, 12:23am

Football Preview: Life Oak Cliff Lions vs. Carter-Riverside Eagles

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The Life Oak Cliff Lions are taking a road trip to take on the Carter-Riverside Eagles at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

Last Friday, Life Oak Cliff came up short against Trinity Leadership and fell 44-36. The loss was the Lions' first of the season.

Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Camren Phillips, who threw for 362 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 51 yards and two touchdowns. Phillips is crushing it when it comes to passing yards: he's passed for at least 329 every time he's taken the field this season. Jatavion Smith-Adams was another key player, gaining 161 total yards and two touchdowns.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Carter-Riverside, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Thursday. They blew past Inspired Vision 68-6 at home on Friday.

Having lost for the first time this season, Life Oak Cliff fell to 2-1. As for Carter-Riverside, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.

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