Football Preview: Prestonwood Christian Lions vs. Legacy Christian Academy Eagles
The Prestonwood Christian Lions are taking a road trip to face off against the Legacy Christian Academy Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Prestonwood Christian is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 42 points per game this season.
Prestonwood Christian will head out to face Legacy Christian Academy after giving up their first home loss of the season on Friday. Prestonwood Christian fell just short of Liberty Christian by a score of 30-27. It was the first time this season that the Lions let down their fans at home.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Matthew Mcclain, who picked up 139 receiving yards and two touchdowns. His longest reception was for an incredible 76 yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Takashi Shaw, who rushed for 102 yards and two touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Legacy Christian Academy was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Friday as they fell 28-24 to Bishop Lynch.
Like Prestonwood Christian, Legacy Christian Academy lost despite seeing results from several players. Luke Lawrence led the charge by rushing for 62 yards and a touchdown, while also throwing for 193 yards and a touchdown. Legacy Christian Academy also got a significant boost from Garrett Sims, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 88 yards.
Legacy Christian Academy wouldn't let Bishop Lynch keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Jaxson Ladd, Rhett Glenn, and Sam Jones picked up one apiece. Jones is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last nine games he's played dating back to last season.
Prestonwood Christian's loss ended a seven-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 5-2. As for Legacy Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 5-2.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Prestonwood Christian has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 214.4 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Legacy Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 153.3. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Prestonwood Christian against Legacy Christian Academy in their previous meeting back in August of 2021, as the team secured a 56-10 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Prestonwood Christian since the squad 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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