Football Preview: Union Christian Academy Lions vs. Claiborne Academy Rebels
Union Christian Academy is 2-7 against Claiborne Academy since October of 2014 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Union Christian Academy Lions will be playing in front of their home fans against the Claiborne Academy Rebels at 7:00 p.m. After both made easy work of their previous opponents, one won't be so lucky on Friday.
Union Christian Academy is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Louisiana's top teams: Northeast Baptist, who was ranked 18th in their home state at the time (Union Christian Academy was ranked 14th). Union Christian Academy claimed a resounding 60-27 victory over Northeast Baptist on the road. The Lions' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Union Christian Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jordan Jackson led the charge by rushing for 144 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 carries. Another player making a difference was Caden Chandler, who rushed for 60 yards and two touchdowns.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Union Christian Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 308 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Claiborne Academy humbled Riverdale Academy with a 50-16 victory. The result was nothing new for Claiborne Academy, who have now won four matches by 34 points or more so far this season.
It was another big night for Kyler Monk, who rushed for 180 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries, and also threw for 115 yards and three touchdowns. His longest rush was for an impressive 55 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Dylan Buckner was another key player, gaining 69 total yards and two touchdowns.
Claiborne Academy's defense stepped up as well, laying out the QB three times. In that department, Kase Holloway was the leader with two sacks.
The win snapped Union Christian Academy's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 2-3 record. As for Claiborne Academy, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-1.
Union Christian Academy took a serious blow against Claiborne Academy in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, falling 36-8. That contest was all but decided by halftime, at which point Union Christian Academy was down 22-0.
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