Football Preview: United Christian Academy Eagles vs. Fresno Christian Eagles
The United Christian Academy Eagles will face off against the Fresno Christian Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Having struggled with five losses in a row, United Christian Academy finally turned things around against Entrepreneur last Friday. They were the clear victor by a 26-6 margin over the Panthers. The Eagles' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
United Christian Academy wouldn't let Entrepreneur keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Riley Whipple, Matthew Mills, and Jaden Lopez picked up one apiece. Whipple is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in the last eight games he's played dating back to last season. Isaac Larios was another major factor on D, picking up 4.5 sacks and making 15 total tackles.
Meanwhile, Fresno Christian faced Sierra in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. Fresno Christian blew past Sierra, posting a 49-8 win at home. That 41 point margin sets a new team best for the Eagles this season.
Fresno Christian's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Tycen Ramirez led the charge by throwing for 210 yards and three touchdowns, while also punching in a touchdown on the ground. Alex Asatrian was another key back, rushing for 92 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries.
United Christian Academy's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Fresno Christian, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
United Christian Academy was dealt a bruising 50-14 defeat at the hands of Fresno Christian when the teams last played back in August of 2023. Thankfully for United Christian Academy, Logan Stotts (who threw for 274 yards and five touchdowns on only 14 passes, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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