Football Preview: Lovett Lions vs. KIPP Atlanta Collegiate Warriors
Lovett is 5-0 against KIPP Atlanta Collegiate since September of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Lovett Lions will be playing at home against the KIPP Atlanta Collegiate Warriors at 7:30 p.m. Both have allowed few points on average, (Lovett: 15.5, KIPP Atlanta Collegiate: 8.6) so any points scored will be well earned.
KIPP Atlanta Collegiate is hoping to do what Pace Academy couldn't last Friday: put an end to Lovett's winning streak, which now stands at four games. Lovett simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Pace Academy 34-7 on the road. That 27 point margin sets a new team best for the Lions this season.
Meanwhile, KIPP Atlanta Collegiate didn't have done well against Washington recently (they were 1-6 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. KIPP Atlanta Collegiate walked away with an 18-7 win over Washington. The Warriors' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Christopher Wilson was his usual excellent self, rushing for 164 yards and two touchdowns. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Malachi Heard, who rushed for 95 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: KIPP Atlanta Collegiate was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 260 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Lovett's victory bumped their record up to 4-0. As for KIPP Atlanta Collegiate, the win snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 2-3 record.
Everything came up roses for Lovett against KIPP Atlanta Collegiate in their previous meeting back in October of 2021 as the squad secured a 56-0 victory. Will Lovett repeat their success, or does KIPP Atlanta Collegiate have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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