Football Preview: Harding Academy Lions vs. Trinity Christian Academy Lions
Harding Academy is 0-3 against Trinity Christian Academy since October of 2021 but things could change on Friday. The Harding Academy Lions are taking a road trip to square off against the Trinity Christian Academy Lions at 7:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Harding Academy is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game on Friday. They were beaten by First Assembly Christian 35-2. The Lions were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 28-2.
Meanwhile, Trinity Christian Academy entered their match against Riverside on Thursday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Trinity Christian Academy took a 29-24 hit to the loss column at the hands of Riverside. The Lions haven't had much luck with the Panthers recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Despite their loss, Trinity Christian Academy saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Cooper Vailes, who threw for 295 yards and three touchdowns, was perhaps the best of all. Brayden Waller was Vailes' top target, picking up 94 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Harding Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Trinity Christian Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 3-3.
Harding Academy was dealt a bruising 42-0 defeat at the hands of Trinity Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Trinity Christian Academy's Lekhy Thompkins, who rushed for 111 yards and a touchdown, and also caught a touchdown. Now that Harding Academy knows the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? There's only one way to find out.
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