Football Game Preview: Sylva Bay Academy Saints vs. Prentiss Christian Saints

Sylva Bay Academy will head out on the road to challenge Prentiss Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Sylva Bay Academy has given up an average of 32.1 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Sylva Bay Academy is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Mississippi's top teams: Newton County Academy, who was ranked second at the time (Sylva Bay Academy was ranked ninth). The Saints were beaten by the Generals 52-22 on Friday. The Saints' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.

Despite their defeat, Sylva Bay Academy saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Micah Odom, who rushed for 41 yards and two TDs, and also threw for 81 yards and one touchdown while completing 83.3% of his passes, was perhaps the best of all. Another player making a difference was Cody Kittrell, who rushed for 112 yards on only six carries.

Meanwhile, Prentiss Christian played a tough contest last Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were outmatched by Ben's Ford Christian and fell 48-16. The Saints have struggled against the Eagles recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.

Sylva Bay Academy's loss dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Prentiss Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 3-5.

Sylva Bay Academy took their win against Prentiss Christian when the teams last played back in October of 2024 by a conclusive 36-14 score. Does Sylva Bay Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Prentiss Christian turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.