The Master's Academy Eagles will be playing at home against the Orangewood Christian Rams at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
The Master's Academy is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They took their matchup with ease, bagging a 43-10 win over Halifax Academy. Considering the Eagles' offense had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Meanwhile, Orangewood Christian waltzed into their game on Friday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They walked away with a 34-27 victory over the Panthers.
The Master's Academy better keep an eye on Jack Benson. He was instrumental in Orangewood Christian's win, rushing for 145 yards and one TD while picking up 8.5 yards per carry, and also catching one score. Those 145 rushing yards gave Benson a new career-high. Tre Roach was another key player, throwing for 111 yards and three touchdowns on only ten passes.
Orangewood Christian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 200 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
One reason for the win was Orangewood Christian's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. Leading the way was Alex Walker with two.
The Master's Academy's record now sits at 5-6. As for Orangewood Christian, their record is now 6-4.
Everything came up roses for The Master's Academy against Orangewood Christian when the teams last played back in September of 2023, as the team secured a 55-0 win. Do the Eagles have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Rams turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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