After four games on the road, Robert Toombs Christian Academy is heading back home. They will take on The Memorial Day Matadors at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Memorial Day took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Robert Toombs Christian Academy, who comes in off a win.
Robert Toombs Christian Academy can now show off four landslide victories after their most recent match on Friday. They blew past Thomas Jefferson Academy 49-12 on the road. The contest was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 35-0.
David Hill was the offensive standout of the contest as he rushed for 129 yards and a touchdown. Hill really tore up the turf during one magnificent 80-yard run. Landen Sauls made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Meanwhile, it's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 55-20, which was the final score in Memorial Day's tilt against Southwest Georgia Academy on Friday. Memorial Day was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 42-6.
Despite their loss, Memorial Day saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Julien Zamora, who picked up 109 receiving yards and a touchdown, was perhaps the best of all. The team also got some help courtesy of Tyler Kindle, who threw for 197 yards and two touchdowns on only 17 passes.
Robert Toombs Christian Academy now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Memorial Day, they have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-5 record this season.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Friday's match: Robert Toombs Christian Academy has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 230.8 rushing yards per game. It's a different story for Memorial Day, though, as they've been averaging only 89.4 per game. How will Memorial Day fare against such a dominant running game?
Everything came up roses for Robert Toombs Christian Academy against Memorial Day in their previous meeting back in November of 2022 as the squad secured a 43-6 win. Will Robert Toombs Christian Academy repeat their success, or does Memorial Day have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
