Football Preview: Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Saints vs. Fredericksburg Christian Eagles
The Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Saints will square off against the Fredericksburg Christian Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The timing isn't great for Nansemond-Suffolk Academy: they have been struggling with three straight losses at home, while Fredericksburg Christian has snatched up four consecutive wins on the road.
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy's offense might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against Norfolk Academy two weeks ago. They came up short against the Bulldogs, falling 26-0. Having soared to a lofty 35 points in the game before, the Saints' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, Fredericksburg Christian won a matchup that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by Atlantic Shores Christian 16-15. The 16-point effort marked the Eagles' lowest-scoring game of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
Fredericksburg Christian found their leader in underclassman Trip Blalock, who rushed for 106 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries, and also threw for 144 yards on 11 of 22 attempts.
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy now has a losing record at 3-4. As for Fredericksburg Christian, their victory bumped their record up to 8-0.
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy beat Fredericksburg Christian 29-21 in their previous matchup back in October of 2023. Does Nansemond-Suffolk Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Fredericksburg Christian turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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