Football Preview: Glendale Prep Academy Griffins vs. Phoenix Christian Cougars
The Glendale Prep Academy Griffins will take on the Phoenix Christian Cougars at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Glendale Prep Academy took a loss when they played away from home last Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They walked away with a 24-14 win over Arete Prep.
Meanwhile, Phoenix Christian got themselves on the board against Sequoia Pathway Academy on Friday, but Sequoia Pathway Academy never followed suit. They blew past the Pumas, posting a 65-0 victory at home. The match marked the Cougars' most dominant win of the season so far.
It was another big night for Z'Yeon Rondan, who rushed for 151 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 carries. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in September of 2023. Gio Young was another key player, rushing for 73 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Phoenix Christian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 285 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 156 rushing yards in four consecutive contests.
Glendale Prep Academy now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Phoenix Christian, their record now sits at 3-1.
Glendale Prep Academy was taken down by Phoenix Christian 39-6 in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. Can Glendale Prep Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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