After soaring to 36 points the game before, Riverside Military Academy was a bit more limited in their contest on Thursday. They came up short against the Lanier Christian Academy Lightning, falling 35-12. The Eagles were not able to make up for their loss to the Lightning from their previous meeting back in August of 2024.
Ben Hargis had an outrageously good game for Lanier Christian Academy as he rushed for 222 yards while picking up 11.7 yards per carry.
Riverside Military Academy's defeat was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Lanier Christian Academy, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Riverside Military Academy will take on Bethlehem Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on September 5. The matchup will give the Eagles their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Lanier Christian Academy, they will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Cherokee Christian at 7:30 p.m. on September 19.
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