Football Recap: Abbeville Christian Academy Starts Season with Loss on the Road

By Team Reports Sep 1, 2024, 11:55am

Football Recap: Abbeville Christian Academy Generals vs. Evangel Christian Lightning

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Abbeville Christian Academy kicked off their season on the road on Friday and hit a couple of potholes. They came up short against the Evangel Christian Lightning, falling 28-7. The Generals just can't catch a break and have now endured five defeats in a row dating back to last season.

Mason Staehle threw for 142 yards and a touchdown. Wyatt Farrar was his top target, picking up 70 receiving yards. On the ground, Swade Kirkley rushed for 59 yards.

Kemp Swords was nothing short of spectacular for Evangel Christian: he rushed for 93 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries, and also picked up 41 receiving yards. Another player making a difference was Nick Cloud, who rushed for 91 yards and a touchdown.

The victory (which was Evangel Christian's 16th in a row dating back to last season) raised their record to 2-0.

Abbeville Christian Academy will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on Valiant Cross Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Evangel Christian, they will hit the road for the first time this season to face off against Banks Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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