Recap: The King's Academy Knights vs. Pinecrest Academy Paladins
The King's Academy Knights had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 15.7 points), and they went ahead and made it four on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 35-16 victory over Pinecrest Academy. The King's Academy pushed the score to 28-7 by the end of the third, a deficit Pinecrest Academy cut but never quite recovered from.
The King's Academy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Will Johnson out in front who threw for 137 yards and two touchdowns while completing 81.8% of his passes. Bo Beavers and his 90 yards on the ground were also a key factor in The King's Academy's victory.
The King's Academy's win was their third straight on the road, which bumped their overall record up to 6-2. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 33.3 points per game. As for Pinecrest Academy, they now have a losing record at 3-4.
The King's Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against King's Ridge Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Georgia (King's Ridge Christian is ranked 405th, while The King's Academy is ranked 404th). As for Pinecrest Academy, they will head out on the road to face off against Cherokee Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
