Football Preview: Trinity Christian Crusaders vs. SouthLake Christian Academy Eagles
Trinity Christian has gone 3-0 against SouthLake Christian Academy recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Trinity Christian Crusaders will be playing at home against the SouthLake Christian Academy Eagles at 7:00 p.m. Trinity Christian will be looking to keep their eight-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
SouthLake Christian Academy's offense is going to have their work cut out for them on Friday: Trinity Christian hadn't allowed a single point the last three times they've hit the field. Trinity Christian breezed by Wake Christian Academy at home to the tune of 62-0 on Friday. The Crusaders' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
It was another big night for Elijiah Oehlke, who threw for 248 yards and three touchdowns while completing 73.3% of his passes. 80 of those passing yards were hauled in by Karlfonza McLean-Smith.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Trinity Christian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 225 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Trinity Christian'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 Dontario Austin, Xayden Watson, and Watson picked up one apiece. Amir Jackson also set a new season high mark in rushing yards with 127.
Meanwhile, SouthLake Christian Academy was beaten by Hickory Grove Christian 38-10 two weeks ago. The defeat continues a trend for the Eagles in their matchups with the Lions: they've now lost four in a row.
Trinity Christian's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for SouthLake Christian Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 3-2.
Everything came up roses for Trinity Christian against SouthLake Christian Academy when the teams last played back in September of 2023, as the team secured a 69-0 win. Will Trinity Christian repeat their success, or does SouthLake Christian Academy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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