Recap: Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Saints vs. Fredericksburg Christian Eagles
The Fredericksburg Christian Eagles typically have all the answers at home, but on Saturday the Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Saints proved too difficult a challenge. Nansemond-Suffolk Academy came out on top against Fredericksburg Christian by a score of 29-21. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Nansemond-Suffolk Academy also won the last time the pair played back in October of 2022.
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Isaiah Fuhrmann out in front who picked up 57 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Nansemond-Suffolk Academy also got a significant boost from Caden Bradford, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 94 yards.
Several Eagles players turned in solid performances, despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Drake Morris, who punched in a rushing score, and also threw for 195 yards and a touchdown.
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games, which provided a massive bump to their 5-5 record this season. As for Fredericksburg Christian, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 6-3.
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy will take on St. Anne's-Belfield at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Virginia (St. Anne's-Belfield is ranked 165th, while Nansemond-Suffolk Academy is ranked 171st). As for Fredericksburg Christian, they will head out on the road to face off against Blue Ridge at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Blue Ridge will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.
