Football Preview: Old Plank Christian Academy Defenders vs. Christ's Church Academy Eagles
The Old Plank Christian Academy Defenders will head out on the road to face off against the Christ's Church Academy Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Old Plank Christian Academy has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the game with three straight defeats, while Christ's Church Academy will come in with four straight wins.
Old Plank Christian Academy's offense might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against Bell on Friday. They were beaten by the Bulldogs 35-0. That makes it the first time this season the Defenders have let down their home crowd.
Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Christ's Church Academy at home against Faith Christian on September 6th as the team secured a 37-8 victory. The result was nothing new for the Eagles, who have now won three matches by 29 points or more so far this season.
Christ's Church Academy found their leader in underclassman Carlos Nedd, who rushed for 96 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries.
Christ's Church Academy wouldn't let Faith Christian keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Shawn Robinson, Zion Green, and Green picked up one apiece. Camron Martin also set a new season high mark in defended passes with three. Christ's Church Academy got some further help from Grey Saleeba: he made five total tackles and defended four passes in addition to snagging an interception.
Old Plank Christian Academy's loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 2-3. As for Christ's Church Academy, they pushed their record up to 4-0 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Old Plank Christian Academy has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 206 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Christ's Church Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 214.8. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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