Football Preview: Providence Christian Eagles vs. Highland Home Flying Squadron
The Providence Christian Eagles will square off against the Highland Home Flying Squadron at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Providence Christian is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 53-28 margin over Horseshoe Bend. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Eagles considering their seven-point performance the matchup before.
Providence Christian's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Craig Pittman, who threw for 225 yards and three touchdowns while completing 73.3% of his passes, and also rushed for 81 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries. Tyler Sharp was another key back, gaining 100 total yards and three touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Highland Home put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat St. Luke's Episcopal 51-0. Given the Flying Squadron's advantage in MaxPreps' Alabama football rankings (they are ranked 62nd, while the Wildcats are ranked 322nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
One reason for the win was Highland Home's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for six sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Cj May and Jakaleb Faulk, who racked up four sacks between them.
Highland Home's victory was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 11-0. Those victories were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 4.3 points per game. As for Providence Christian, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight contests, which provided a nice bump to their 9-2 record this season.
Friday's match might be decided in the on the ground. Providence Christian has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 177.9 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Highland Home struggles in that department as they've been averaging 207.2. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Providence Christian took a serious blow against Highland Home in their previous matchup back in August of 2023, falling 39-0. Can Providence Christian avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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