Football Preview: Sunrise Christian Academy Buffaloes vs. Crossover Prep Lions
The Sunrise Christian Academy Buffaloes's road trip will continue as they head out to face the Crossover Prep Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Last Thursday, Sunrise Christian Academy blew past Cross Christian Academy, posting a 48-6 victory on the road.
Wade Keller went supernova for Sunrise Christian Academy, throwing for 129 yards and four touchdowns on perfect 12-for-12 passing, while also punching in a touchdown on the ground. Taiton Schmidt got in on the action as well, returning a kick for a touchdown.
Sunrise Christian Academy's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Henry Hannaford, Schmidt, and Schmidt picked up one apiece. What's more, Hannaford also racked up nine rushing yards, the mosthe's had since back in September of 2023.
Meanwhile, Crossover Prep came into Saturday's matchup having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They took their contest on the road last Saturday with ease, bagging an 82-20 win over Cornerstone.
Crossover Prep's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Justin Perry, who rushed for 86 yards and two touchdowns, and also picked up 55 receiving yards and a touchdown. Perry showed off some serious burst, cutting upfield on a catch for 55 yards. Another player making a difference was Zion Boone, who rushed for 99 yards and three touchdowns on only five carries.
Crossover Prep wouldn't let Cornerstone keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Crossover Prep can thank Kevin Novella and Boone for forcing both of them.
Sunrise Christian Academy now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Crossover Prep, their win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-1.
Everything came up roses for Sunrise Christian Academy against Crossover Prep in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, as the team secured a 51-6 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Sunrise Christian Academy since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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