Covenant Day had lost six straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 1-6 to make it seven. They were beaten by Hickory Grove Christian 36-7. If Covenant Day was looking for revenge after losing 22-7 to Hickory Grove Christian when the teams met back in November of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Graham Dennison and Thomas Barry certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Dennison picked up 94 receiving yards and one touchdown, while Barry gained 105 total yards.incredibly, Dennison got all that yardage with just one huge grab
As for Hickory Grove Christian, their record now sits at 4-1. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for they considering their seven-point performance the contest before.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Hickory Grove Christian to victory, but perhaps none more so than Jaxson Lee, who threw for 171 yards and a pair of TDs while completing 88.9% of his passes. 85 of Lee's passing yards were hauled in by Zach Pierce, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Covenant Day will take on SouthLake Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Lions will be up against the Eagles' rather soft defense (which has allowed 31.17 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Hickory Grove Christian, they will face off against Mount Zion Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Mighty Warriors will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Lions surely won't give up without a fight.
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