Football Game Preview: Athens Christian Eagles vs. Bethlehem Christian Academy Knights

By Team Reports Sep 27, 2024, 2:52am

Football Preview: Athens Christian Eagles vs. Bethlehem Christian Academy Knights

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The Athens Christian Eagles are taking a road trip to take on the Bethlehem Christian Academy Knights at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.

Last Friday, Athens Christian took a blow against George Walton Academy, falling 49-15.

Meanwhile, Bethlehem Christian Academy put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Loganville Christian Academy 49-0 at home. Given the Knights' advantage in MaxPreps' Georgia football rankings (they are ranked 221st, while the Lions are ranked 447th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Bethlehem Christian Academy's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Coy Buckner, who threw for 238 yards and six touchdowns on only 13 passes, and Zeke Clanton, who gained 187 total yards and two touchdowns. Tristan Puckett was in the mix as well, providing Bethlehem Christian Academy with two touchdowns.

Athens Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Bethlehem Christian Academy, their victory was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-0.

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