Football Preview: Flint River Academy Wildcats vs. Cross Keys Phoenix
Flint River Academy is 4-0 against Cross Keys since October of 2020, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Flint River Academy Wildcats are on the road again to play the Cross Keys Phoenix at 7:30 p.m. Cross Keys took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Flint River Academy, who comes in off a win.
Flint River Academy's defense heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Dominion Christian 46-0 on the road. The game marked the Wildcats' most dominant win of the season.
Sully Jones was his usual excellent self, rushing for 98 yards and three touchdowns on only five carries.
Meanwhile, Cross Keys was not able to break out of their rough patch last Friday as the team picked up their 14th straight loss dating back to last season. They fell 20-13 to Mt. Bethel Christian Academy. One positive for the Phoenix, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Flint River Academy's victory was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-0. As for Cross Keys, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-4.
Everything came up roses for Flint River Academy against Cross Keys in their previous meeting back in August of 2023 as the team secured a 41-3 win. Will Flint River Academy repeat their success, or does Cross Keys have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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