The Lanier Christian Academy Lightning will square off against the Rock Springs Christian Academy Eagles at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The two teams are strolling into their matchups after big wins in their previous games.
Lanier Christian Academy barely beat Cherokee Christian the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Lightning were the clear victors by a 31-7 margin over the Warriors on Friday. That looming 31-7 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Lightning yet this season.
Lanier Christian Academy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Ben Hargis out in front who rushed for 79 yards and a pair of scores. Another pass catcher making a difference was Andrew Batusic, who picked up 116 receiving yards and one touchdown.
Lanier Christian Academy didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Cherokee Christian to a completion percentage of just 37.5%. The Lightning hasn't an opponent to post a completion percentage of 0.42 or higher in five consecutive games dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Rock Springs Christian Academy put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Skipstone Academy 46-15. The Eagles' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Lanier Christian Academy's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Rock Springs Christian Academy, their win bumped their record up to 4-0.
Everything came up roses for Lanier Christian Academy against Rock Springs Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, as the team secured a 56-13 victory. Will the Lightning repeat their success, or do the Eagles have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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