Football Preview: Christian Collegiate Academy Bulldogs vs. Franklin Academy Cougars
The Christian Collegiate Academy Bulldogs are taking a road trip to take on the Franklin Academy Cougars at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Christian Collegiate Academy is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Mississippi's top teams: Newton County Academy, who was ranked eighth in their home state at the time (Christian Collegiate Academy was ranked 21st). Christian Collegiate Academy took a blow against Newton County Academy on Friday, falling 41-14. The Bulldogs have struggled against the Generals recently, as their game on Friday was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, a win for Franklin Academy just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were dealt a 48-6 loss at the hands of Tensas Academy.
Christian Collegiate Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Franklin Academy, they dropped their record down to 1-8 with the loss, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Everything came up roses for Christian Collegiate Academy against Franklin Academy in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, as the team secured a 42-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Christian Collegiate Academy since the squad 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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