Nashville Christian has been on the road for three straight, but on Friday they'll finally head home. They will host the Grace Christian Academy Lions at 7:00 p.m. After both made easy work of their previous opponents, one won't be so lucky on Friday.
Nashville Christian's defense heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Mount Juliet Christian Academy 58-0 on the road. Given the Eagles' advantage in MaxPreps' Tennessee football rankings (they are ranked 84th, while the Saints are ranked 299th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
It was another big night for Jared Curtis, who threw for 171 yards and four touchdowns on only 15 passes, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. Lawson Andrews made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Nashville Christian's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Brock Taylor and Andrews.
Meanwhile, Grace Christian Academy came into Friday's game having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They put the hurt on Clarksville Academy with a sharp 27-7 win on Friday. The Lions' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Nashville Christian's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Grace Christian Academy, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Friday's matchup: Nashville Christian has been on an offensive roll this season, having averaged 394.5 total yards per game. It's a different story for Grace Christian Academy, though, as they've been averaging only 234.2. Will Nashville Christian be able to march up the field at their leisure again, or will Grace Christian Academy flip the script?
Nashville Christian came out on top in a nail-biter against Grace Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, sneaking past 39-36. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Grace Christian Academy's Kyle Davidson, who rushed for 230 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 9.6 yards per carry, and also threw for 162 yards and a touchdown. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Nashville Christian to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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