Football Preview: Ben's Ford Christian Eagles vs. Christian Collegiate Academy Bulldogs
The Ben's Ford Christian Eagles will venture away from home to take on the Christian Collegiate Academy Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Ben's Ford Christian is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another highly-ranked state team: Newton County Academy, who was ranked eighth at the time (Ben's Ford Christian was ranked 11th). Ben's Ford Christian took a 29-22 hit to the loss column at the hands of Newton County Academy on Friday. The loss was the Eagles' first of the season.
Meanwhile, Christian Collegiate Academy also suffered a loss in their last game, but this one to Wilkinson County Christian Academy by a score of 34-22.
Christian Collegiate Academy's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of CJ Howell, who rushed for 147 yards and a touchdown on only 15 carries, and Georden Williams, who rushed for 42 yards and a touchdown. Howell also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making 15 total tackles (2.0 for loss) and defending a pass. David Welter was in the mix too, providing Christian Collegiate Academy with a touchdowns.
Having lost for the first time this season, Ben's Ford Christian fell to 3-1. As for Christian Collegiate Academy, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Ben's Ford Christian came up short against Christian Collegiate Academy when the teams last played back in September of 2023, falling 36-24. Thankfully for Ben's Ford Christian, Dj Biggs (who rushed for 194 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries, and also picked up 31 receiving yards and a touchdown) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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