Wake Prep Academy unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell 19-6 to the North Raleigh Christian Academy Knights on Friday. The Guardians have struggled against the Knights recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Austin Battle threw for 259 yards on 22 of 35 attempts. Justin Battle was his top target, picking up 151 receiving yards.
North Raleigh Christian Academy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Cooper Herakovich out in front who threw for 143 yards and a pair of touchdowns, and also rushed for 32 yards. What's more, Herakovich posted two passing touchdowns, the most he's had since back in September of 2024.
Wake Prep Academy has already played their next contest, a 22-21 loss against North Moore on the 28th. As for North Raleigh Christian Academy, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 49-20 defeat against Ambassador Christian School on the 29th.
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