The Unity Christian Lions are taking a road trip to challenge the Johnson Ferry Christian Academy Saints at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Unity Christian will come into the matchup with an undefeated record on the line.
Unity Christian is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Georgia's top teams: Harvester Christian Academy, who was ranked tenth at the time (Unity Christian was ranked second). The Lions breezed past the Hawks to the tune of 60-22 last Friday. The result was nothing new for the Lions, who have now won seven contests by 20 points or more so far this season.
A big part of Unity Christian's win came down to the chemistry between Miles Schwartz and his top target Tyler Ford. Schwartz threw for 137 yards and three TDs while completing 71.4% of his passes while Ford rushed for 147 yards and three touchdowns on only six carries. Ford's longest rush was for an impressive 65 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Brady King was in the mix as well, providing Unity Christian with one score.
The home team had come away the winner the last seven times Johnson Ferry Christian Academy and Horizon Christian Academy had met, but sadly for the fans who attended this one that wasn't the case. The Saints walked away with a 20-8 victory over the Warriors on Friday. The game was the first time the Saints have beaten the Warriors on their field since November 21, 2015.
Unity Christian's record now sits at 8-0. As for Johnson Ferry Christian Academy, their record is now 3-5.
Everything came up roses for Unity Christian against Johnson Ferry Christian Academy in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, as the team secured a 53-18 win. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was the Saints' Austin Ahmad, who picked up 154 receiving yards and one TD. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for the Lions to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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