Football Game Preview: Coram Deo Academy Lions vs. Newman International Academy Warriors

The Coram Deo Academy Lions will challenge the Newman International Academy Warriors at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Coram Deo Academy knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past six matchups -- so hopefully Newman International Academy likes a good challenge.

Coram Deo Academy is likely headed into the contest with a focus on the second half, which is when things went downhill against John Paul II on Friday. The game between the Lions and the Cardinals didn't end well, with the Lions falling 57-41. The Lions have struggled against the Cardinals recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.

Meanwhile, Newman International Academy played a tough matchup on Thursday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were beaten by UME Preparatory Academy 42-6. The Warriors were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 34-6.

Newman International Academy's loss dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Coram Deo Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-4.

Everything came up roses for Coram Deo Academy against Newman International Academy in their previous meeting back in November of 2024, as the team secured a 50-23 win. Will the Lions repeat their success, or do the Warriors have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.