University Christian and Statesville Christian are an even 5-5 against one another since February of 2019, but not for long. The University Christian Barracudas will be playing in front of their home fans against the Statesville Christian Lions at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (University Christian has three straight wins, Statesville Christian has three straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
University Christian put the finishing touches on their third blowout victory of the season two weeks ago. They took their game at home with ease, bagging a 46-11 win over Lake Lure Classical Academy.
Meanwhile, Statesville Christian took a serious blow against Liberty Preparatory Christian on Thursday, falling 41-12. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Statesville Christian has scored all season.
University Christian's victory bumped their record up to 3-4. As for Statesville Christian, their loss was their third straight at home, which bumped their record down to 2-6.
University Christian strolled past Statesville Christian in their previous matchup back in January of 2023 by a score of 38-21. Does University Christian have another victory up their sleeve, or will Statesville Christian turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.