Football Game Preview: Heritage Christian Academy Warriors vs. Franklin Academy Cougars

The Heritage Christian Academy Warriors are taking a road trip to take on the Franklin Academy Cougars at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Heritage Christian Academy has given up an average of 34.7 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Heritage Christian Academy is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another highly-ranked state team: Tensas Academy, who was ranked 12th in their home state at the time (Heritage Christian Academy was ranked 21st). The Warriors came up short against the Chiefs on Friday, falling 34-8. Having soared to a lofty 50 points in the game before, the Warriors couldn't push the score so high this time.

The home team had won the previous three meetings between Franklin Academy and Wilkinson County Christian Academy, and Wilkinson County Christian Academy kept the tradition alive. The Cougars were outmatched by the Rams and fell 40-12. The Cougars were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 34-0.

Heritage Christian Academy dropped their record down to 1-6 with the loss, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Franklin Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-5.