Football Preview: Middle Tennessee Christian Cougars vs. Providence Christian Academy LIONS
A feisty cat fight will be fought when Cougars faces off against the Providence Christian Academy LIONS at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Middle Tennessee Christian is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They came out on top against King's Academy by a score of 37-30 on Friday. The win was some much needed relief for the Cougars as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Middle Tennessee Christian found their leader in underclassman Alie Bangura, who rushed for 201 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 11.2 yards per carry. The dominant performance gave Bangura a new career-high in rushing yards. Shy Murphy was another key player, gaining 127 total yards and two touchdowns.
Middle Tennessee Christian wouldn't let King's Academy keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Middle Tennessee Christian can thank Trey Youell and Bangura for forcing both of them.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Providence Christian Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road on October 4th. They breezed by Ezell-Harding Christian at home to the tune of 43-0 two weeks ago. That 43 point margin sets a new team best for the LIONS this season.
Middle Tennessee Christian's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-5. As for Providence Christian Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 5-3 record this season.
Everything came up roses for Middle Tennessee Christian against Providence Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, as the squad secured a 41-0 win. Does Middle Tennessee Christian have another victory up their sleeve, or will Providence Christian Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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