Football Preview: Kansas City East Christian Academy Lions vs. Manhattan E Eagles
The Kansas City East Christian Academy Lions will hit the road for the first time this season to face off against the Manhattan E Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Kansas City East Christian Academy is headed out to face Manhattan E after opening their season at home and giving their fans just what they were looking for. Kansas City East Christian Academy narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Cornerstone Family 32-30.
Jeremiah Nichols went supernova for Kansas City East Christian Academy, picking up 228 receiving yards and three touchdowns, while also rushing for 80 yards on only nine carries.
Kansas City East Christian Academy's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Benjamin Nelson.
Meanwhile, Manhattan E had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They breezed by Sunrise Christian Academy on the road to the tune of 52-17 on Friday. The win was familiar territory for the Eagles who have now won five matches in a row dating back to last season.
Kansas City East Christian Academy was taken down by Manhattan E 56-20 in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. Can Kansas City East Christian Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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