Cornerstone Christian is on a six-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while LBJ Austin is on a four-game streak of away wins (also dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Cornerstone Christian Warriors will host the LBJ Austin Jaguars at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Last Friday, Cornerstone Christian strolled past Midland Christian with points to spare, taking the game 42-24.
It was another big night for Christian Kent, who rushed for 127 yards and three touchdowns, and also picked up 33 receiving yards. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 102 rushing yards per game. Isaiah Gaitan was another key player, throwing for 197 yards and two touchdowns on only 16 passes.
Meanwhile, LBJ Austin won a contest that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by Parish Episcopal 48-47.
Ali Scott went supernova for LBJ Austin, rushing for 126 yards and four touchdowns, while also throwing for 171 yards and two touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes. The dominant performance gave Scott a new career-high in rushing yards. Louis Hickman was Scott's top target, picking up 84 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Cornerstone Christian's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for LBJ Austin, their win bumped their record up to 3-0.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Cornerstone Christian has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 166.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like LBJ Austin struggles in that department as they've been averaging 168.7. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Cornerstone Christian lost to LBJ Austin at home by a decisive 41-26 margin when the teams last played back in September of 2021. Thankfully for Cornerstone Christian, Oscar Gordon Iii (who threw for 157 yards and four touchdowns on only 12 passes, and also rushed for 48 yards and a touchdown) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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