Preview: Cardinal Newman Cardinals vs. Augusta Christian Lions
Cardinal Newman and Augusta Christian are an even 3-3 against one another since September of 2014, but not for long. The Cardinal Newman Cardinals will be playing in front of their home fans against the Augusta Christian Lions at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Last Thursday, Cardinal Newman came up short against Porter-Gaud and fell 49-42. It was the first time this season that Cardinal Newman let down their fans at home.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Duncan Skehan, who threw for 320 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 13.3 yards per attempt. Cortez Lane was another key contributor, gaining 99 total yards and three touchdowns.
Meanwhile, it may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Augusta Christian ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They had just enough and edged Ben Lippen out 31-28. The win was just what Augusta Christian needed coming off of a 35-10 defeat in their prior match.
With Cardinal Newman's defeat and Porter-Gaud's victory, both teams now sport identical 7-2 records.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Friday's match: Cardinal Newman has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 196.4 rushing yards per game. It's a different story for Augusta Christian, though, as they've been averaging only 70 per game. How will Augusta Christian fare against such a dominant running game?
Cardinal Newman was able to grind out a solid win over Augusta Christian in their previous meeting back in October of 2022, winning 37-28. Does Cardinal Newman have another victory up their sleeve, or will Augusta Christian turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
