The Southern Prep Academy Fighting Rangers will challenge the Macon-East Montgomery Academy Knights at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Southern Prep Academy has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the matchup with three straight losses, while Macon-East Montgomery Academy will come in with three straight wins.
Southern Prep Academy is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Alabama's top teams: Cornerstone Christian, who was ranked second in their home state at the time (Southern Prep Academy was ranked 17th). Southern Prep Academy had to suffer through a 56-8 loss at the hands of Cornerstone Christian.
Meanwhile, Macon-East Montgomery Academy got themselves on the board against Meadowview Christian two weeks ago, but Meadowview Christian never followed suit. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Trojans 52-0 on the road. Fans of the Knights have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
Thad Mckinney had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 126 yards and three touchdowns on only six carries. He got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run that went for an incredible 90 yards.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Macon-East Montgomery Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 223 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 168 rushing yards in three consecutive matches.
One reason for the win was Macon-East Montgomery Academy's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for five sacks. Meadowview Christian's QB won't forget Cole Streetman anytime soon given he sacked him twice.
Southern Prep Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Macon-East Montgomery Academy, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-0.
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