Football Preview: Wayne Christian Eagles vs. Liberty Christian Academy Heat
The Wayne Christian Eagles will face off against the Liberty Christian Academy Heat at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Wayne Christian's defense has only allowed 15.8 points per game this season, so Liberty Christian Academy's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Wayne Christian is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of North Carolina's top teams: Father Capodanno, who was ranked 17th in their home state at the time (Wayne Christian was ranked third). Wayne Christian simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat Father Capodanno 61-0 on the road. That 61 point margin sets a new team best for the Eagles this season.
Wayne Christian got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Jeremiah Winders out in front who rushed for 92 yards and two touchdowns. Winders was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 65 yards. Another back making a difference was Jeremiah Bouknight, who rushed for 80 yards and a touchdown.
Wayne Christian's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged five passes before it was all said and done. Josh Black led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself. Wayne Christian got some further help from Devin Davis: he picked up a sack and made eight total tackles (5.0 for loss).
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Wayne Christian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 321 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 268 rushing yards in three consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Liberty Christian Academy fell victim to Rocky Mount Academy and their airtight defense on Friday. They were outmatched by the Eagles at home and fell 65-0.
Wayne Christian pushed their record up to 3-1 with the win, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Liberty Christian Academy, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Everything came up roses for Wayne Christian against Liberty Christian Academy when the teams last played back in October of 2023 as the team secured an 82-0 victory. Will Wayne Christian repeat their success, or does Liberty Christian Academy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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