Football Preview: Sunrise Christian Academy Buffaloes vs. Crossover Prep Lions
The Sunrise Christian Academy Buffaloes are on the road again on Friday to play the Crossover Prep Lions at 7:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both will really light up the scoreboard.
Last Thursday, Sunrise Christian Academy was fully in charge, breezing past Cross Christian Academy 48-6 on the road.
Wade Keller had an outrageously good game as he threw for 129 yards and four touchdowns on perfect 12-for-12 passing, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Taiton Schmidt, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
Sunrise Christian Academy'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 Henry Hannaford, Schmidt, and Schmidt picked up one apiece. What's more, Hannaford also racked up nine rushing yards, the mosthe's had since back in September of 2023.
Meanwhile, Crossover Prep can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game last Saturday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Cornerstone 82-20 on the road.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Crossover Prep to victory, but perhaps none more so than Justin Perry, who rushed for 86 yards and two touchdowns, and also picked up 55 receiving yards and a touchdown. Perry was no stranger to the big play, lighting up the secondary with a catch that went for 55 yards. Another player making a difference was Zion Boone, who rushed for 99 yards and three touchdowns on only five carries.
Crossover Prep wouldn't let Cornerstone keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Crossover Prep can thank Kevin Novella and Boone for forcing both of them.
Sunrise Christian Academy now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Crossover Prep, their win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-1.
Everything came up roses for Sunrise Christian Academy against Crossover Prep when the teams last played back in September of 2023, as the team secured a 51-6 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Sunrise Christian Academy since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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