After starting their season with three straight games on the road, Zarephath Academy is finally coming home. They will look to take advantage of their home-field as they take on the Hollis Christian Academy Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Zarephath Academy knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 point or more in their past three matchups -- so hopefully Hollis Christian Academy likes a good challenge.
Last Thursday, Zarephath Academy didn't have too much trouble with South Fork on the road as they won 48-30.
Zarephath Academy had a senior duo take command as Jordan Durham threw for 523 yards and four touchdowns while completing 73.5% of his passes and Terrell Brant picked up 279 receiving yards and four touchdowns. Durham is crushing it when it comes to passing yards: he's passed for at least 389 every time he's taken the field this season. Jamez Williams helped Durham out on the ground, rushing for 71 yards and a touchdown.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Zarephath Academy was moving up and down the field and finished the game with 680 total yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now gained at least 533 total yards in eight consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Hollis Christian Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They were beaten by Chiefland 51-0. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida football rankings (they are ranked 533rd, while the Indians are ranked 120th).
Zarephath Academy's win was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-0. As for Hollis Christian Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Everything came up roses for Zarephath Academy against Hollis Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in September of 2023 as the squad secured a 36-0 victory. Does Zarephath Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Hollis Christian Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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