Football Preview: Cypress Christian Warriors vs. Lutheran South Academy Pioneers
The Cypress Christian Warriors will venture away from home to take on the Lutheran South Academy Pioneers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Cypress Christian is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses.
Last Friday, Cypress Christian came up short against Kelly Catholic and fell 34-27.
Meanwhile, Lutheran South Academy lost to The Woodlands Christian Academy on the road by a 51-34 margin on Friday. The Pioneers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Lutheran South Academy's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Josh Pippillion, who picked up 127 receiving yards and three touchdowns, and John LeBlanc, who threw for 286 yards and four touchdowns. Pippillion is becoming a predictor of Lutheran South Academy's success: when he posts at least 80 receiving yards the team is 3-1 (and 2-3 when he doesn't). Braeden Robinson was another key pass catcher, picking up 112 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Lutheran South Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 5-4. As for Cypress Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 2-7.
Everything went Cypress Christian's way against Lutheran South Academy in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, as Cypress Christian made off with a 35-12 victory. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Lutheran South Academy's Kai Conerly, who rushed for 96 yards and two touchdowns. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Cypress Christian to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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