Football Preview: Augusta Christian Lions vs. Heathwood Hall Episcopal Highlanders
Augusta Christian has been away from home for two games now, but on Friday they'll finally make their return. They will welcome the Heathwood Hall Episcopal Highlanders at 7:20 p.m. Augusta Christian will be strutting in after a victory while Heathwood Hall Episcopal will be coming in after a defeat.
Having struggled with six losses in a row dating back to last season, Augusta Christian finally turned things around against Laurence Manning Academy last Friday. They took down the Swampcats 44-29. The Lions' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Heathwood Hall Episcopal's offense. They took a blow against Porter-Gaud on Friday, falling 44-0. While losing is never fun, the Highlanders can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 189th, while the Cyclones are ranked 49th).
Augusta Christian's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Heathwood Hall Episcopal, they dropped their record down to 1-5 with the defeat, which was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Everything came up roses for Augusta Christian against Heathwood Hall Episcopal in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, as the team secured a 38-7 victory. Does Augusta Christian have another victory up their sleeve, or will Heathwood Hall Episcopal turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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