Football Preview: United Christian Academy Eagles vs. Academy of Careers & Exploration Eagle
The United Christian Academy Eagles will venture away from home to challenge the Academy of Careers & Exploration Eagle at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. United Christian Academy is no doubt hoping to put an end to a six-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Last Friday, United Christian Academy was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 28-22 to Lone Pine.
Despite the loss, United Christian Academy had strong showings from Michael Espino, who picked up 120 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and Gabriel Martinez, who threw for 181 yards and three touchdowns.
United Christian Academy wouldn't let Lone Pine keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. United Christian Academy can thank Julian Alvarado and Zachary Haroutunian for forcing both of them. United Christian Academy got some further help from Riley Whipple: he picked up a sack and made 15 total tackles (4.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, Academy of Careers & Exploration was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat dating back to last season. They took an 18-12 hit to the loss column at the hands of Trona.
United Christian Academy's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Academy of Careers & Exploration, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-3.
United Christian Academy was able to grind out a solid win over Academy of Careers & Exploration when the teams last played back in September of 2017, winning 34-21. The rematch might be a little tougher for United Christian Academy since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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