Football Preview: Briarfield Academy Rebels vs. Union Christian Academy Lions
Briarfield Academy is 5-0 against Union Christian Academy since September of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Briarfield Academy Rebels will venture away from home to face off against the Union Christian Academy Lions. Briarfield Academy is looking to tack on another W to their six-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
Briarfield Academy is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Louisiana's top teams: River Oaks, who was ranked second in their home state at the time (Briarfield Academy was ranked sixth). Briarfield Academy came up short against River Oaks on Friday, falling 50-26. The Rebels' loss signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Union Christian Academy faced off against Franklin Academy on Friday. The game between Union Christian Academy and Franklin Academy wasn't particularly close, with Union Christian Academy falling 16-0. The defeat continues a trend for the Lions in their matchups with the Cougars: they've now lost four in a row.
Briarfield Academy's loss dropped their record down to 6-2. As for Union Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-6.
Everything came up roses for Briarfield Academy against Union Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, as the squad secured a 49-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Briarfield Academy 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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