The Allen Academy Rams will take on the Bracken Christian Warriors at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Allen Academy had been on a four-game streak of scoring at least 31 points, but Alpha Omega Academy put an end to it on Friday. Allen Academy was beaten by Alpha Omega Academy 54-8. The Rams' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Meanwhile, a win for Bracken Christian just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were dealt a 50-14 loss at the hands of San Marcos Academy. The Warriors have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Despite the defeat, Bracken Christian had strong showings from Atlas Gentry, who gained 142 total yards, and Carson Echt, who rushed for 100 yards on only 13 carries. The dominant performance gave Echt a new career-high in rushing yards.
Bracken Christian didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Echt and Luke Leslie. Leslie has become a key player for Bracken Christian: the team is 4-2 when he posts at least one interception, but 0-3 otherwise.
Even though they lost, Bracken Christian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 227 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Allen Academy's loss dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Bracken Christian, they now have a losing record at 4-5.
Everything came up roses for Allen Academy against Bracken Christian when the teams last played back in September of 2023, as the team secured a 60-14 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Allen Academy since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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