Football Recap: Charlotte Country Day School Takes a Loss

By Team Reports Sep 23, 2024, 12:07pm

Football Recap: Charlotte Country Day School Buccaneers vs. High Point Christian Academy Cougars

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Charlotte Country Day School was the 28-14 winner over High Point Christian Academy when they last played one another back in September of 2019, but their luck changed this time around. The Charlotte Country Day School Buccaneers and the High Point Christian Academy Cougars were almost perfectly matched up on Friday, but the Charlotte Country Day School Buccaneers suffered a 22-21 defeat. The Buccaneers' loss continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.

Charlotte Country Day School's loss came despite strong showings from Sam Jacobson and Khalel Wright. Jacobson rushed for 142 yards and three touchdowns, while Wright rushed for 118 yards on only ten carries. The dominant performance gave Wright a new career-high in rushing yards.

Even though they lost, Charlotte Country Day School was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 260 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're rushing yard total in three consecutive matchups.

Charlotte Country Day School's defeat dropped their record down to 3-3. As for High Point Christian Academy, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.

Charlotte Country Day School's road trip will continue as they head out to face Cannon [Cannon/Concord Academy] at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hopefully Cannon [Cannon/Concord Academy] focused on turnovers this week as team gave up five on Friday. As for High Point Christian Academy, they have the luxury of staying home for another week and will welcome Harrells Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. High Point Christian Academy's defense has only allowed 17.6 points per game this season, so Harrells Christian Academy's offense will have their work cut out for them.

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