Football Preview: Lanier Christian Academy Lightning vs. Cherokee Christian Warriors
Lanier Christian Academy is 0-6 against Cherokee Christian since September of 2018 but things could change on Friday. The Lanier Christian Academy Lightning will be playing at home against the Cherokee Christian Warriors at 7:30 p.m. The two teams are strolling into their games after big wins in their previous games.
Last Friday, Lanier Christian Academy really took it to Cross Keys for the full four quarters, racking up a 50-8 victory at home. With that win, the Lightning brought their scoring average up to 27.7 points per game.
Lanier Christian Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Noah Freeman led the charge by rushing for 113 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries. Drew Kalinauskis was another key passer, throwing for 95 yards and three touchdowns while completing 85.7% of his passes.
Meanwhile, Cherokee Christian had to endure a five-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They blew past Dominion Christian 55-0 at home last Friday. The Warriors' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Cherokee Christian didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Curtis Murphy and Mikey Statham.
Lanier Christian Academy is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 4-3 record this season. As for Cherokee Christian, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
Lanier Christian Academy came up short against Cherokee Christian when the teams last played back in November of 2023, falling 13-3. Can Lanier Christian Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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