Football Preview: Jackson Christian Eagles vs. Trinity Christian Academy Lions
The Jackson Christian Eagles will challenge the Trinity Christian Academy Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Trinity Christian Academy is hoping to do what Harding Academy couldn't on Friday: put an end to Jackson Christian's winning streak, which now stands at five games. Jackson Christian blew past Harding Academy, posting a 43-7 victory. Given the Eagles' advantage in MaxPreps' Tennessee football rankings (they are ranked 70th, while the Lions are ranked 329th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Meanwhile, Trinity Christian Academy won against First Assembly Christian last Friday with 42 points and they decided to stick to that point total again on Thursday. Trinity Christian Academy blew past Tipton-Rosemark Academy 42-7. The win was familiar territory for the Lions who have now won three games in a row.
Lekhy Thompkins was his usual excellent self, rushing for 137 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries. He has become a key player for Trinity Christian Academy: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns, but 2-3 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Brayden Waller, who gained 71 total yards and two touchdowns.
Jackson Christian pushed their record up to 8-1 with the victory, which was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Trinity Christian Academy, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a nice bump to their 6-3 record this season.
Jackson Christian came up short against Trinity Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, falling 27-17. Will Jackson Christian have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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