Football Game Preview: Sanford Mustangs vs. Dayspring Christian Academy Eagles

The Sanford Mustangs will take on the Dayspring Christian Academy Eagles at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.

Sanford is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Saturday. They blew past Las Animas 49-16. The victory was nothing new for the Mustangs as they're now sitting on seven straight.

Meanwhile, Dayspring Christian Academy faced Byers in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Saturday. The Eagles blew past the Bulldogs 33-8. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Eagles considering their six-point performance the contest before.

Dayspring Christian Academy's win came from a few key players Sanford will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Hawkins Flanagan, who rushed for 92 yards and one touchdown, and also threw for 36 yards and a pair of TDs. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making ten total tackles and defending one pass. Another player making a difference was Owen Crust, who picked up 41 receiving yards and two scores.

Dayspring Christian Academy didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Byers to a completion percentage of just 45.9%. The team can thank Elijah Martin for the heroic effort on defense: he. Dayspring Christian Academy wasn't nearly as limited: they posted one of 66.7%.

Dayspring Christian Academy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Martin and Crust.

Sanford's record now sits at 9-1. As for Dayspring Christian Academy, their record is now 7-3.

Saturday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Sanford has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 334 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Dayspring Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 228.1 rushing yards. There's a good chance Saturday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground.

Sanford strolled past Dayspring Christian Academy when the teams last played back in August of 2022 by a score of 34-20. Will the Mustangs repeat their success, or do the Eagles have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.