Football Recap: Orangeburg Christian Academy Comes Up Short at Home Against Community Christian Academy

Orangeburg Christian Academy unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell just short of the Community Christian Academy Ambassadors by a score of 38-36 on Friday. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it five in a row.

Community Christian Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jaxon Hinton, who rushed for 145 yards and one score, and also threw for 174 yards and three TDs on only 15 passes. Christian Kilpatrick got in on the action too, returning a kick for a touchdown.

Looking ahead, Orangeburg Christian Academy will hit the road for the first time this season to take on King Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Community Christian Academy, they will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Victory Christian at 7:00 p.m. on September 5.