Football Preview: Grace Classical Christian Academy Gryphons vs. Azle Christian Fighting Crusaders
The Grace Classical Christian Academy Gryphons will face off against the Azle Christian Fighting Crusaders at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Grace Classical Christian Academy has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the contest with three straight losses, while Azle Christian will come in with three straight wins.
Grace Classical Christian Academy is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against Bluff Dale two weeks ago (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Grace Classical Christian Academy was outmatched by Bluff Dale on the road and fell 50-18.
Although Grace Classical Christian Academy took the loss, they still got scores from Robshaw Tyce, Thomas Henry, and Keith Wyatt.
Grace Classical Christian Academy wouldn't let Bluff Dale keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Grace Classical Christian Academy can thank Wyatt and Ray Drew for forcing both of them. Drew has been hot recently, having also posted at least one forced fumble the last three times he's played.
Even though they lost, Grace Classical Christian Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 270 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Azle Christian strolled past Forestburg with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 61-45.
Grace Classical Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Azle Christian, their victory bumped their record up to 4-2.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Grace Classical Christian Academy has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 166 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Azle Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging 219.5. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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