Football Preview: Zion Chapel Rebels vs. Calhoun Tigers
Zion Chapel has gone 6-0 against Calhoun recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Zion Chapel Rebels will square off against the Calhoun Tigers at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Zion Chapel took a loss when they played away from home two weeks ago, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They slipped by Baker 21-20. The victory was some much needed relief for the Rebels as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Zion Chapel didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Joseph Legear. Jackson Dowdy was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making 20 total tackles.
Meanwhile, Calhoun got themselves on the board against Barbour County on Friday, but Barbour County never followed suit. They blew past the Jaguars 46-0 on the road. The Tigers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Zion Chapel's record is now 3-4. As for Calhoun, their record now sits at 2-5.
Everything came up roses for Zion Chapel against Calhoun in their previous meeting back in September of 2019, as the squad secured a 47-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Zion Chapel since the team 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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