Football Game Preview: Providence Christian Academy Storm vs. Athens Academy Spartans + How To Watch

Providence Christian Academy is 0-10 against Athens Academy since October of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The Storm will be playing in front of their home fans against the Spartans at 7:30 p.m. Providence Christian Academy has given up an average of 36.5 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

On Friday, Providence Christian Academy had to suffer through a 43-9 loss at the hands of Elbert County. The contest marked the Storm's lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.

Meanwhile, Athens Academy came tearing into Friday's game with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 23 points), and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the Leopards, posting a 49-0 victory. Given the Spartans' advantage in MaxPreps' Georgia football rankings (they are ranked 126th, while the Leopards are ranked 315th) , the win wasn't entirely unexpected.

A big part of Athens Academy's win came down to the chemistry between Chap Chapman and his top target Keyon Standifer. Chapman threw for 141 yards and one touchdown while completing 88.9% of his passes while Standifer picked up 48 receiving yards and one TD. What's more, Chapman racked up 165.3 passer rating, the most he's had since back in August of 2024.

Athens Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 378 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 189 rushing yards every time they've taken the field this season.

Athens Academy's victory bumped their record up to 6-1. As for Providence Christian Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 1-5.

Providence Christian Academy was taken down by Athens Academy 52-7 when the teams last played back in October of 2024. Will the Storm have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.