Football Recap: Lakeview Academy's Winning Streak Snapped at Six Games

By Team Reports Oct 7, 2024, 6:26am

Football Recap: Lakeview Academy Lions vs. Bethlehem Christian Academy Knights

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If Lakeview Academy was riding high fresh off their 49-0 takedown of Riverside Military Academy last Saturday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Lakeview Academy Lions lost to the Bethlehem Christian Academy Knights on the road by a 17-0 margin on Friday. The contest marked the first time this season in which the Lions were not able to get on the board.

Lakeview Academy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Kyari Burch.

Zeke Clanton continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Bethlehem Christian Academy, rushing for 145 yards and a touchdown. Clanton's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 114 rushing yards dating back to last season. Tristan Puckett did his part to keep the secondary busy, picking up 93 receiving yards.

The loss snapped Lakeview Academy's winning streak at six games and leaves them with a 6-1 record. As for Bethlehem Christian Academy, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 8-0.

Lakeview Academy will head out to square off against The King's Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Lakeview Academy's defense has only allowed 10.6 points per game this season, so The King's Academy's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Bethlehem Christian Academy, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Piedmont Academy at 7:30 p.m. on October 18th.

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