Football Preview: Lanier Christian Academy Lightning vs. Skipstone Academy Warriors
Lanier Christian Academy is 0-3 against Skipstone Academy since November of 2018 but things could change on Friday. The Lanier Christian Academy Lightning will be staying on the road to face off against the Skipstone Academy Warriors at 7:30 p.m. Lanier Christian Academy's defense has only allowed 16.6 points per game this season, so Skipstone Academy's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Last Friday, Lanier Christian Academy came up short against Georgia Force Christian and fell 25-17. Despite 152 more yards than the Blue Knights, the Lightning couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Lanier Christian Academy's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Andrew Batusic, who gained 160 total yards, and Drew Kalinauskis, who rushed for 65 yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave Kalinauskis a new career-high in rushing yards. Lanier Christian Academy also got help from Ben Hargis, who showed off his sure hands for 93 receiving yards.
Skipstone Academy played against Calvary Christian and lost via forfeit.
Lanier Christian Academy now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Skipstone Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 1-4.
Lanier Christian Academy ended up a good deal behind Skipstone Academy when the teams last played back in August of 2023, losing 62-43. Thankfully for Lanier Christian Academy, Ethan Miller (who threw for 204 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 passes, and also rushed for 64 yards on only nine carries) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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