The Live Oak Classical Falcons will square off against the Mercy Culture Prep Royals at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Live Oak Classical is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering First Baptist just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Friday. They were outmatched by the Saints on the road and fell 50-21. The Falcons were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 42-14.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Mercy Culture Prep). They walked away with a 28-15 victory over John Paul II last Saturday. The win was some much needed relief for the Royals as it spelled an end to their nine-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Mercy Culture Prep had a senior duo take command as Landon Martinez threw for 252 yards and three touchdowns and Nate Norwood picked up 131 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Those 131 receiving yards set a new season-high mark for Norwood.
Live Oak Classical's loss dropped their record down to 5-2. As for Mercy Culture Prep, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-5.
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