Football Preview: Chicago Hope Academy vs. Chicago Christian Knights
Chicago Hope Academy will head out to challenge the Chicago Christian Knights at 7:15 p.m. on Friday.
Chicago Hope Academy is likely headed into the contest with a focus on the second half, which is when things went downhill against Wheaton Academy on Friday. Chicago Hope Academy was outmatched by Wheaton Academy at home and fell 42-14. While losing is never fun, Chicago Hope Academy can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 140th, while Wheaton Academy is ranked 44th).
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Chicago Christian, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They were the clear victor by a 27-6 margin over Marian Central Catholic on Friday. Considering the Knights have won three games by more than 19 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Chicago Hope Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Chicago Christian, their victory bumped their record up to 3-1.
Chicago Hope Academy skirted past Chicago Christian 2-0 when the teams last played back in September of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Chicago Hope Academy since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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