Metrolina Christian Academy kicked off their season on the road on Friday and hit a couple of potholes. They took a 20-13 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Trinity Christian Crusaders. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Warriors of the 39-12 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August of 2024.
Although Metrolina Christian Academy took the loss, they still got scores from Isaiah Mayes and Alex Haynes, Jr.
Most of the squad's points came courtesy of special teams, who contributed seven in total. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Haynes, Jr, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.
Metrolina Christian Academy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Micah Crenshaw and Haynes, Jr.
Amir Jackson was a one-man wrecking crew For Trinity Christian. as he rushed for 122 yards and one TD on only 12 carries. That's the most rushing yards Jackson has posted since back in September of 2024.
Looking ahead, Metrolina Christian Academy will challenge High Point Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Trinity Christian, they will take on Howard at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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