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| 10/06/23 - Away | 35-0 W |
| 11/18/22 - Home | 46-10 W |
| 10/07/22 - Home | 49-24 W |
| 10/08/21 - Away | 34-20 W |
| 10/23/20 - Home | 44-7 W |
Asheville School (Independent) is a perfect 5-0 against Covenant Day since October of 2020 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Blues will head out on the road to face off against the Lions at 7:00 p.m.
On Friday, Asheville School (Independent) didn't have quite enough to beat High Point Christian Academy and fell 24-21.
Despite the defeat, Asheville School (Independent) had strong showings from Shiloh Mukendi, who rushed for 107 yards on only eight carries, and Marvyn Larozar, who rushed for 57 yards and one score on only eight carries. Larozar also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, forcing one fumble and making two total tackles.
Asheville School (Independent) didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. Mukendi picked up that interception and then proceeded to rub salt in the wound by taking it back the other way for a touchdown. Asheville School (Independent) received some extra help from Larozar, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Covenant Day, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They strolled past SouthLake Christian Academy with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 44-29. The victory continues a trend for the Lions in their matchups with the Eagles: they've now won five in a row.
Covenant Day's win came from a few key players Asheville School (Independent) will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Carson Massey, who threw for 219 yards and three touchdowns on only 16 passes. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in passer rating (145.8). Michael Banke also helped with two TDs in total.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Covenant Day's defense and their three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Mark Henderson, James Barry, and Levi Hoffman, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Covenant Day's win bumped their record up to 2-6. As for Asheville School (Independent), their loss dropped their record down to 3-2-1.
Friday's game might be decided in the trenches. Asheville School (Independent) has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 223.2 rushing yards per game. It's a different story for Covenant Day, though, as they've been averaging only 80.2 rushing yards. How will they fare against such a dominant running game?
Everything came up roses for Asheville School (Independent) against Covenant Day when the teams last played back in October of 2023, as the team secured a 35-0 victory. Do the Blues have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Lions turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
