Football Preview: Community Christian Knights vs. Central Christian Crusaders
The Community Christian Knights and the Central Christian Crusaders are set to duel on Friday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Community Christian is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Georgia's top teams: Lafayette Christian, who was ranked sixth in their home state at the time (Community Christian was ranked 22nd). The contest between Community Christian and Lafayette Christian wasn't particularly close, with Community Christian falling 19-0. The matchup marked the first time this year in which the Knights were not able to get on the board.
Community Christian didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jhamal Woodley and Izaiah Williams.
Meanwhile, Central Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell 27-16 to Young Americans Christian.
Community Christian's loss dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Central Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-5.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Community Christian has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 238.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Central Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging 160. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Community Christian might still be hurting after the 44-20 loss they got from Central Christian in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Can Community Christian avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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