Football Recap: Johnson Ferry Christian Academy Wins High-Profile Matchup Against Holy Ground Baptist Academy

By Team Reports Sep 16, 2024, 4:24am

Football Recap: Johnson Ferry Christian Academy Saints vs. Holy Ground Baptist Academy Stallions

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On Friday, Johnson Ferry Christian Academy faced Holy Ground Baptist Academy in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Johnson Ferry Christian Academy Saints enjoyed a cozy 28-14 victory over the Holy Ground Baptist Academy Stallions. The win was nothing new for the Saints as they're now sitting on three straight.

Lucas Scheffer continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, throwing for 218 yards and three touchdowns, while also rushing for 48 yards and a touchdown.

Johnson Ferry Christian Academy's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Mason West, Jackson Shull, and Trent Witte picked up one apiece. Witte is also on a roll when it comes to interceptions, as he's now snagged at least one in the last three games he's played dating back to last season.

Johnson Ferry Christian Academy pushed their record up to 3-1 with that victory, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Holy Ground Baptist Academy, their loss ended a four-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 3-1.

Johnson Ferry Christian Academy will venture away from home to face off against Trinity Christian School of Griffin at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Holy Ground Baptist Academy, they will welcome Lafayette Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both have allowed few points on average, (Holy Ground Baptist Academy: 16.5, Lafayette Christian: 15.2) so any points scored will be well earned.

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