Football Recap: David Emanuel Academy Comes Up Short in High-Profile Contest with Georgia Christian + How To Watch

David Emanuel Academy faced Georgia Christian in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Eagles took a blow against the Generals, falling 60-26. The defeat continues a trend for the Eagles in their meetings with the Generals: they've now lost three in a row.

David Emanuel 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 Richard Braddy, who rushed for 157 yards and one touchdown while picking up 9.2 yards per carry, and also threw for 146 yards and one TD. Braddy showed off some serious burst, turning on the afterburners on one carry for 59 yards. Another pass catcher making a difference was Hudson Starley, who picked up 116 receiving yards and one score.

David Emanuel Academy suffered their first road defeat, dropping their record down to 5-4. As for Georgia Christian, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-2 record this season.

David Emanuel Academy and Georgia Christian will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next games. The next time David Emanuel Academy sees the field they'll take on Augusta E at 7:00 p.m. on the 24th. As for Georgia Christian, their break will end when they face Crisp Academy at 7:00 p.m. on the 24th.