Football Preview: Mount Zion Christian Academy Mighty Warriors vs. Metrolina Christian Academy Warriors
The Mount Zion Christian Academy Mighty Warriors are on the road again on Friday to play the Metrolina Christian Academy Warriors at 7:00 p.m. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Last Friday, Mount Zion Christian Academy came up short against East Chapel Hill and fell 21-14.
Despite the defeat, Mount Zion Christian Academy saw an underclassman step up: Ge?Arey Johnson rushed for 123 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries, and also threw for 109 yards on eight of 13 attempts. Those 123 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Johnson. 87 of those passing yards were hauled in by Robert Arnold, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Even though they lost, Mount Zion Christian Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 256 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 160 rushing yards in three consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Metrolina Christian Academy was beaten by Asheville School (Independent) 48-16 back in September.
Metrolina Christian Academy might have lost, but man, Deangelo Walker was a machine: he rushed for 106 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries.
Mount Zion Christian Academy's loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Metrolina Christian Academy, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Mount Zion Christian Academy has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 225.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Metrolina Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 208. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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