Football Preview: Mount Zion Christian Academy Mighty Warriors vs. Wake Prep Academy Guardians
The Mount Zion Christian Academy Mighty Warriors's road trip will continue as they head out to face the Wake Prep Academy Guardians at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Last Saturday, Mount Zion Christian Academy was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 20-14 to North Wake S.
Despite the defeat, Mount Zion Christian Academy saw an underclassman step up: Ge?Arey Johnson threw for 247 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 passes, and also rushed for 47 yards. Robert Arnold was Johnson's top target, picking up 101 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Mount Zion Christian Academy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Arnold. Another thorn in North Wake S's side was Kenny Scott, who picked up a sack and made 13 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, Wake Prep Academy was not the first on the board last Friday, but they got there more often. They walked away with a 35-27 victory over Lejeune.
Nicholas Crosby continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 100 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries, while also picking up 112 receiving yards and a touchdown. He has become a key player for Wake Prep Academy: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns, but 1-3 otherwise.
Mount Zion Christian Academy's loss was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Wake Prep Academy, their win bumped their record up to 3-4.
Friday's match might be decided in the on the ground. Mount Zion Christian Academy has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 202.4 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Wake Prep Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 195.6. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Mount Zion Christian Academy came up short against Wake Prep Academy in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, falling 40-35. Can Mount Zion Christian Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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