The Old Plank Christian Academy Defenders will head out to face off against the Lake Highland Prep Highlanders at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Lake Highland Prep will challenge a team with plenty of momentum: Old Plank Christian Academy extended their winning streak to five on Friday. The Defenders simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Cedar Creek Christian 51-6. The matchup was all but wrapped up at the end of the third, by which point the Defenders had established a 39-point advantage.
Troy Howell had a dynamite game, throwing for 38 yards and three TDs, while also rushing for 36 yards and one touchdown.
Old Plank Christian Academy's defense stepped up as well, laying out the QB four times. Nicolas Barbosa was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two sacks himself.
Meanwhile, Lake Highland Prep made easy work of Trinity Prep on Friday and carried off a 44-20 victory. The Highlanders haven't had any issues with the Saints recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive win against them.
Old Plank Christian Academy better keep an eye on Eddie Bohne. He was instrumental in Lake Highland Prep's win, rushing for 145 yards and a pair of scores on only nine carries, while also picking up 35 receiving yards. Will Wankelman was another key signal caller, throwing for 102 yards and three TDs.
Lake Highland Prep didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Trinity Prep to a completion percentage of just 47.4%. The team can thank Eli Horne for the heroic effort on defense: he. Lake Highland Prep has been improving in that area: they had allowed a completion percentage of 0.6 earlier this season, but they've only allowed one of 0.6 in their last three games.
Old Plank Christian Academy's record is now 8-2. As for Lake Highland Prep, their record now sits at 6-2.
Friday's game might be decided on the ground. Old Plank Christian Academy has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 247.1 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Lake Highland Prep struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 204.5 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
