Football Recap: Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy Comes Up Short

By Team Reports Oct 6, 2024, 10:48am

Football Recap: Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy Eagles vs. Hickory Grove Christian Lions

Friday just wasn't the day for Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy's offense. They were dealt a 43-0 defeat at the hands of the Hickory Grove Christian Lions on Friday. The game marked the first time this season in which the Eagles were not able to get on the board.

It was another big night for Anthony Hawkins Jr., who rushed for 130 yards and three touchdowns on only seven carries for Hickory Grove Christian. Hawkins Jr. is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season.

This is the second loss in a row for Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy and nudges their season record down to 1-6. As for Hickory Grove Christian, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-1.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Blacksburg at 7:30 p.m. on October 18th. As for Hickory Grove Christian, they will face off against Asheville Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hickory Grove Christian will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak alive.

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