Football Preview: Asheville Christian Academy Lions vs. Thomas Jefferson Gryphons
The Asheville Christian Academy Lions will head out on the road to take on the Thomas Jefferson Gryphons at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Thomas Jefferson took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Asheville Christian Academy, who comes in off a win.
Asheville Christian Academy is headed out to face Thomas Jefferson after opening their season at home and giving their fans just what they were looking for. Asheville Christian Academy blew past Providence Academy, posting a 31-0 victory at home.
Asheville Christian Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Avery Hollifield, who threw for 301 yards and four touchdowns. The team also got some help courtesy of Zamarian James, who picked up 116 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Asheville Christian Academy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jack Holmes and Connor Williams. Samuel Trunnell was another major factor on D, picking up two sacks and making four total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, Thomas Jefferson had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They fell to Greenville H 25-21.
Everything went Asheville Christian Academy's way against Thomas Jefferson in their previous meeting back in September of 2023 as Asheville Christian Academy made off with a 43-22 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Asheville Christian 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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