Football Game Preview: West Memphis Christian Black Knights vs. Central Hinds Academy Cougars

The West Memphis Christian Black Knights will venture away from home to take on the Central Hinds Academy Cougars at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. West Memphis Christian will be strutting in after a victory while Central Hinds Academy will be coming in after a defeat.

West Memphis Christian took a loss when they played away from home back in September, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They took down French Camp Academy 28-14. The Black Knights' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Eli Ford looked great while leading his team to the win, rushing for 99 yards on only 11 carries.

Ford was just one part of a punishing run game: West Memphis Christian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 366 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since the start of last season.

Fans were treated to a battle of the Cougars on Friday. Central Hinds Academy came up short against Columbia Academy, falling 33-7. Central Hinds Academy has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Central Hinds Academy's loss dropped their record down to 4-3. As for West Memphis Christian, their win bumped their record up to 2-4.