Football Preview: Heritage Christian Eagles vs. Bracken Christian Warriors
The Heritage Christian Eagles will play host again on Friday to welcome the Bracken Christian Warriors, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both will really light up the scoreboard.
Last Friday, Heritage Christian didn't have too much trouble with Gloria Deo Academy at home as they won 44-29.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Bracken Christian). They breezed by Knippa on the road to the tune of 61-8 on Friday. The team's explosion on offense also rewarded the Warriors with their most commanding win of the season.
Bracken Christian found their leader in underclassman Carson Echt, who rushed for 62 yards and two touchdowns, and also caught a touchdown. Kevin Hyder made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Bracken Christian's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Luke Leslie, Hyder, and Hyder picked up one apiece.
Heritage Christian's victory bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Bracken Christian, their win bumped their record up to 3-1.
Everything came up roses for Heritage Christian against Bracken Christian in their previous matchup back in October of 2023 as the squad secured a 48-6 victory. Will Heritage Christian repeat their success, or does Bracken Christian have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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