Football Recap: Evangel Christian Academy Comes Up Short in High-Profile Matchup with Neville

Evangel Christian Academy faced Neville in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Thursday. The Eagles and the Tigers were almost perfectly matched up, but the Eagles suffered a 33-32 loss. The Eagles were up 14-0 in the first quarter but couldn't hold on to the lead.

Despite the loss, Evangel Christian Academy still got an impressive performance from Peyton Houston, who threw for 275 yards and one TD while picking up 12.0 yards per attempt, and also rushed for 73 yards and one score. 81 of Houston's passing yards were hauled in by Charley Abraham.

Even if they lost, Evangel Christian Academy's defensive line still kept up the pressure with six sacks. Neville's QB won't forget Ethan Mandigo anytime soon given he sacked him four times. Evangel Christian Academy received some extra help from Mandigo, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.

Evangel Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Evangel Christian Academy will welcome Natchitoches Central at 7:00 p.m. on the 12th. This will be the Eagles' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Neville, they will be playing at home against Calvary Baptist Academy at 7:00 p.m. on the 12th.