For the second week in a row, Rock Academy is taking on Maranatha Christian. The Warriors will face off against the Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Rock Academy has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the game with three straight losses, while Maranatha Christian will come in with nine straight victories.
Rock Academy's offense might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against Maranatha Christian on Friday. They took a blow against the Eagles, falling 40-0. Considering the last time the Warriors couldn't score was back in August, the team can't take the result too hard.
A big part of Maranatha Christian's win came down to the chemistry between Shane Piester and his top target Hudson Heinrichs. Piester rushed for 15 yards and one TD while Heinrichs picked up 12 receiving yards and a pair of scores.
Maranatha Christian's run defense was locked in: Rock Academy could only muster -1.5 yards per carry. The team can thank Harrison Boehning for the heroic effort on defense: he. Maranatha Christian didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 5.8.
Maranatha Christian's defense didn't let Alec Endicott, get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for three sacks. Nathan Niguidula was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two himself. He is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in each of the last four games he's played. Holton Heinrichs got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Rock Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Maranatha Christian, their record now sits at 9-1.
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