Football Preview: Battle Ground Academy Wildcats vs. Hunters Lane Warriors
The Battle Ground Academy Wildcats will head out on the road to challenge the Hunters Lane Warriors at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Battle Ground Academy is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Christ Presbyterian Academy just ended the team's four-game winning streak last Thursday. They were outmatched by the Lions on the road and fell 49-16. The match marked the Wildcats' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Although Battle Ground Academy took the loss, they still got scores from Chase Coleman and Locke Kennedy.
Meanwhile, Hunters Lane was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They had to suffer through a 34-6 loss at the hands of Henry County.
Having lost for the first time this season, Battle Ground Academy fell to 4-1. As for Hunters Lane, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-4.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Friday's matchup: Battle Ground Academy has been excellent in the air this season, having averaged 288.2 passing yards per game. It's a different story for Hunters Lane, though, as they've been averaging only 52.8. How will they fare against such a dominant passing game?
Everything came up roses for Battle Ground Academy against Hunters Lane in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, as the squad secured a 51-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Battle Ground Academy since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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