Football Preview: Rabun Gap-Nacoochee Eagles vs. John Curtis Christian Patriots
The Rabun Gap-Nacoochee Eagles will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against the John Curtis Christian Patriots at 4:00 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Friday, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee blew past Christ School, posting a 61-6 victory on the road. Given the Eagles' advantage in MaxPreps' football rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked fourth in Georgia, while the Greenies are ranked 58th in North Carolina), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Gavin Owens was nothing short of spectacular: he threw for 192 yards and five touchdowns, and also rushed for 63 yards on only six carries. Joshua Buckhalter was another key player, picking up 72 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee was moving up and down the field and finished the game with 449 total yards. That's the most total yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Owen Madden, Christopher Hobbs, and Khory Moss picked up one apiece. Madden is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least four every time he's taken the field this season.
Meanwhile, John Curtis Christian didn't have too much trouble with East Jefferson on the road on Thursday as they won 20-3.
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee now has a winning record of 2-1. As for John Curtis Christian, their record now sits at 1-0.
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