Football Game Preview: Providence Christian Academy Storm vs. Oglethorpe County Patriots + Official Tickets

The Providence Christian Academy Storm will head out to face off against the Oglethorpe County Patriots at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Having struggled with three losses in a row, Providence Christian Academy turned things around against Banks County on Friday. They came out on top against the Leopards by a score of 27-19. The Storm's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Meanwhile, Oglethorpe County was able to grind out a solid win over Commerce on Friday, taking the game 24-14.

Providence Christian Academy better keep an eye on Paris Crowder. He was instrumental in Oglethorpe County's win, rushing for 102 yards and two scores on only eight carries. Crowder's longest rush was for an impressive 54 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.

Oglethorpe County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 294 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 162 rushing yards in three consecutive matchups.

Providence Christian Academy's victory was their first in the region, bumping their region record up to 1-3 and their overall record up to 2-6. As for Oglethorpe County, the win got them back to even at 4-4.

Providence Christian Academy came out on top in a nail-biter against Oglethorpe County in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, sneaking past 38-35. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Storm since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.