Football Preview: LBJ Austin Jaguars vs. Cornerstone Christian Warriors
The LBJ Austin Jaguars will face off against the Cornerstone Christian Warriors at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. LBJ Austin is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
Last Friday, LBJ Austin won a matchup that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by Parish Episcopal 48-47.
Ali Scott was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 126 yards and four touchdowns, and also threw for 171 yards and two touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards. 84 of those passing yards were hauled in by Louis Hickman, who also brought in two receiving touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Cornerstone Christian didn't have too much trouble with Midland Christian on the road on Friday as they won 42-24.
Christian Kent continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 127 yards and three touchdowns, while also picking up 33 receiving yards. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 102 rushing yards per game. Isaiah Gaitan was another key player, throwing for 197 yards and two touchdowns on only 16 passes.
LBJ Austin's record now sits at 3-0. As for Cornerstone Christian, their record now sits at 4-1.
Friday's match might be decided in the on the ground. LBJ Austin has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 168.7 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Cornerstone Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging 166.2. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
LBJ Austin strolled past Cornerstone Christian in their previous matchup back in September of 2021 by a score of 41-26. Does LBJ Austin have another victory up their sleeve, or will Cornerstone Christian turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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