The Southern Prep Academy Fighting Rangers will square off against 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 victories.
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 was dealt a 56-8 defeat at the hands of Cornerstone Christian on Friday.
Meanwhile, Macon-East Montgomery Academy got themselves on the board against Meadowview Christian two weeks ago, but Meadowview Christian never followed suit. They blew past the Trojans, posting a 52-0 win 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 went supernova for Macon-East Montgomery Academy, rushing for 126 yards and three touchdowns on only six carries. Mckinney really tore up the turf during one magnificent 90-yard run.
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 games.
One reason for the win was Macon-East Montgomery Academy's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for five sacks. Cole Streetman was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up twohimself.
Southern Prep Academy's loss 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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