Football Game Recap: Covenant Day Triumphs

By Team Reports Sep 16, 2024, 11:14am

Football Recap: Covenant Day Lions vs. Asheville Christian Academy Lions

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Covenant Day won the last time they faced Asheville Christian Academy, and things went their way on Thursday too. The Covenant Day Lions walked away with a 42-35 victory over the Asheville Christian Academy Lions.

Asheville Christian Academy's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Avery Hollifield, who threw for 519 yards and four touchdowns, and Zamarian James, who picked up 215 receiving yards and three touchdowns. James' longest reception was for an incredible 80 yards. Jack Holmes helped Hollifield out on the ground, picking up 183 receiving yards.

Covenant Day now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Asheville Christian Academy, their loss was their first of the season and also makes their record 2-1.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Covenant Day has the luxury of staying home for another week and will welcome Hickory Grove Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hickory Grove Christian will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Covenant Day surely won't give up without a fight. As for Asheville Christian Academy, they will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Wake Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on September 27th.

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