Football Recap: Parker Weston's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Ezekiel Academy over East Central Homeschool

If Ezekiel Academy was feeling good fresh off their 48-6 takedown of Trinity Christian Homeschool last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Knights took a 31-14 bruising from the East Central HomeSchool Patriots on Friday. The Knights were not able to make up for their defeat to the Patriots from their previous meeting back in October of 2024.

Ezekiel Academy's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Parker Weston, who threw for 123 yards and one touchdown, and also rushed for 67 yards. Noah Sawyer was another key back, rushing for 65 yards and one TD.

Even if they lost, Ezekiel Academy's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Landen Ethridge, Steven Groff, and Hayden Kelley, who each picked up one sack apiece. Another thorn in East Central HomeSchool's side was Ethridge, who picked up a sack and made 12 total tackles (3.0 for loss).

Among those leading the charge was Barrett Weems, who rushed for 40 yards and one score, and also threw for 27 yards and one touchdown. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in September of 2024.

Ezekiel Academy now has a losing record of 3-4. As for East Central HomeSchool, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-2.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Ezekiel Academy will venture away from home to face off against Lighthouse HomeSchool at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Knights are facing the Warriors at the right time seeing as the Warriors are stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for East Central HomeSchool, they will head out to take on CSTHEA at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.