Football Recap: Crossover Prep Comes Up Short

Crossover Prep and Abundant Life squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Crossover Prep had to settle for second. They took a blow against the Owls, falling 58-12. While losing is never fun, the Lions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' football rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 61st in Oklahoma, while the Owls are ranked sixth in Arkansas).

Despite the loss, Crossover Prep saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Elizjah Franklin rushed for 44 yards and one TD, and also caught one touchdown.

Crossover Prep is on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-7. As for Abundant Life, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-2.

Crossover Prep does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Abundant Life, they will take on Destiny Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Owls will need to watch out since the Wildcats have now posted at least 31 points in their last eight contests.