Football Preview: KIPP Atlanta Collegiate Warriors vs. Holy Innocents Episcopal Golden Bears
KIPP Atlanta Collegiate is 0-3 against Holy Innocents Episcopal since October of 2014 but things could change on Thursday. The KIPP Atlanta Collegiate Warriors will look to defend their home field against the Holy Innocents Episcopal Golden Bears at 7:00 p.m.
KIPP Atlanta Collegiate is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They came up short against Hapeville Charter on Thursday, falling 45-25. The Warriors just can't catch a break and have now endured four defeats in a row.
Despite the loss, KIPP Atlanta Collegiate saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Esco Grant rushed for 47 yards and a touchdown.
KIPP Atlanta Collegiate wouldn't let Hapeville Charter keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. KIPP Atlanta Collegiate can thank Mackenzie Webb and Brandon Evans Jr for forcing both of them. Evans Jr is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last 19 games he's played dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Holy Innocents Episcopal, who bounced back after a loss on the road on October 12th. They walked away with a 23-14 win over Washington on Friday. The victory was some much needed relief for the Golden Bears as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Holy Innocents Episcopal found their leader in sophomore Sam Chasteen, who rushed for 127 yards and three touchdowns. Those 127 rushing yards gave Chasteen a new career-high.
KIPP Atlanta Collegiate's defeat dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Holy Innocents Episcopal, their win bumped their record up to 4-5.
KIPP Atlanta Collegiate suffered a grim 28-7 defeat to Holy Innocents Episcopal in their previous meeting back in October of 2015. Can KIPP Atlanta Collegiate avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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