Football Recap: Athens Christian's Win Ends Six-Game Losing Streak on the Road

By Team Reports Sep 15, 2024, 7:45am

Football Recap: Athens Christian Eagles vs. Loganville Christian Academy Lions

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Athens Christian gave up the first points on Friday, but they didn't let that get them down. They strolled past the Loganville Christian Academy Lions with points to spare, taking the game 27-13. For the Eagles, this counts as revenge for the 43-0 loss the Lions walked away with the last time they faced one another back in September of 2023.

Athens Christian got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Harper Ford out in front who rushed for 129 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries. Athens Christian also got help from Bryson Campbell, who showed off his sure hands for 85 receiving yards.

Athens Christian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 314 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.

Despite the loss, Loganville Christian Academy still got an impressive performance from Isaiah Eggleston, who rushed for 75 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries, and also picked up 63 receiving yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards Eggleston has posted since back in September of 2023.

Athens Christian's win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-2. As for Loganville Christian Academy, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.

Athens Christian will square off against Riverside Military Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Athens Christian is facing Riverside Military Academy at the right time seeing as Riverside Military Academy is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Loganville Christian Academy, they will welcome Piedmont Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.

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