The Fork Union Military Academy Blue Devils will take on the Fredericksburg Christian Eagles at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Fork Union Military Academy has given up an average of 36.3 points per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Fork Union Military Academy is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against St. Christopher's on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Blue Devils were beaten by the Saints 43-8. While losing is never fun, the Blue Devils can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Virginia football rankings (they are ranked 211th, while the Saints are ranked 22nd).
Meanwhile, Fredericksburg Christian entered their tilt with The Covenant School on Friday with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They blew past The Covenant School 61-22. Fredericksburg Christian's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Fork Union Military Academy better keep an eye on Trip Blalock. He was instrumental in Fredericksburg Christian's win, throwing for 356 yards and five TDs while picking up 14.2 yards per attempt, and also rushing for 72 yards and three scores on only ten carries. What's more, Blalock racked up 147.1 passer rating, the most he's had since back in September of 2024. Evan Davis was another key player, gaining 96 total yards and a touchdown.
Fredericksburg Christian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 253 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
This is the second loss in a row for Fork Union Military Academy and nudges their season record down to 2-4. As for Fredericksburg Christian, their win bumped their record up to 5-1.
Fork Union Military Academy was dealt a bruising 60-28 loss at the hands of Fredericksburg Christian when the teams last played back in October of 2024. Will the Blue Devils have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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