King's Academy had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They enjoyed a cozy 38-21 victory over the Garland Christian Academy Swordsmen on Friday. For the Knights, this counts as revenge for the 37-14 defeat the Swordsmen walked away with the last time they faced one another back in August of 2023.
Sam Tarrant was a one-man wrecking crew for King's Academy as he rushed for 87 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries, and also picked up 50 receiving yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in rushing yards. Caiden Stafford was another key player, throwing for 212 yards and two touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes.
King's Academy will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on CHANT HomeSchool at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. King's Academy is out to stop a three-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season. As for Garland Christian Academy, they are taking a road trip to challenge Harvest Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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