Football Preview: Lanier Christian Academy Lightning vs. Skipstone Academy Warriors
The Lanier Christian Academy Lightning will square off against the Skipstone Academy Warriors at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Lanier Christian Academy will be looking to extend their current five-game winning streak.
Last Friday, Lanier Christian Academy made easy work of Creekside Christian Academy and carried off a 27-3 victory. The Lightning might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matches by 24 points or more this season.
Lanier Christian Academy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Noah Freeman out in front who rushed for 166 yards and a touchdown. With that strong performance, Freeman is now averaging an impressive 101.5 rushing yards per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Andrew Batusic, who picked up 116 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Skipstone Academy's offense. They were outmatched by Cherokee Christian on the road and fell 41-0. Having soared to a lofty 34 points in the game before, Skipstone Academy's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Lanier Christian Academy's victory bumped their record up to 7-3. As for Skipstone Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-6.
Everything came up roses for Lanier Christian Academy against Skipstone Academy when the teams last played back in October, as the team secured a 57-12 win. Does Lanier Christian Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Skipstone Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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