On Friday, Cross faced Holly Hill Academy in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Cross Stingrays had to suffer through a 54-8 loss at the hands of the Holly Hill Academy Raiders. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Stingrays of the 49-6 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September.
Holly Hill Academy found their leader in sophomore Parker Kizer, who rushed for 83 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries, and also picked up 53 receiving yards and a touchdown. Kizer didn't just play on offense: he also picked up two sacks and made ten total tackles. Another player making a difference was Ashton Soles, who threw for 123 yards and three touchdowns on only six passes.
Cross is on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-8. As for Holly Hill Academy, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 8-1.
Cross will head out to challenge Conway Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Conway Christian is coming into the game with four straight losses at home, meaning Cross will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Holly Hill Academy, they will host Jefferson Davis Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Holly Hill Academy has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 184 points over their last three contests.
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