Football Preview: Cross Keys Phoenix vs. Flint River Academy Wildcats
Cross Keys is 0-4 against Flint River Academy since October of 2020 but things could change on Thursday. The Cross Keys Phoenix will host the Flint River Academy Wildcats at 7:30 p.m.
Cross Keys is headed into Thursday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 14th straight game dating back to last season last Friday. They fell 20-13 to Mt. Bethel Christian Academy. One positive for the Phoenix, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Flint River Academy put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Dominion Christian 46-0 on the road. The result was nothing new for the Wildcats, who have now won four contests by 21 points or more so far this season.
Sully Jones was his usual excellent self, rushing for 98 yards and three touchdowns on only five carries.
Cross Keys' defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Flint River Academy, their victory was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-0.
Cross Keys took a serious blow against Flint River Academy in their previous matchup back in August of 2023, falling 41-3. Can Cross Keys avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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