If Expression Prep Academy was riding high off their 43-6 takedown of Peebles two weeks ago, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Lions took a 38-24 bruising from the Cincinnati Eagles on Friday. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Lions came into the matchup with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' football rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 94th in West Virginia, while the Eagles are ranked 637th in Ohio).
When it comes to explaining why Expression Prep Academy lost, don't look at Leron Lipford. Despite the final result, he rushed for 329 yards and 3 touchdowns while picking up 13.7 yards per carry. Lipford has been consistently good when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for 100+ every time he's taken the field this season.
Cincinnati found their leader in sophomore Jacoby Mooneyhan, who threw for 268 yards and 4 TDs (1 INT) while averaging 13.4 yards per attempt, and also punched in 1 score on the ground. Mooneyhan has averaged 2.7 passing touchdowns per game over his last three games compared to 1.0 in his previous 20 games. Jedidiah Saunders was another key player, picking up 121 receiving yards and 1 touchdown.
Expression Prep Academy is now 4-3, having gone 1-3 since their three-game winning streak ended. As for Cincinnati, the win improved their record to 3-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Expression Prep Academy's road trip will continue as they head out to face North Adams at 7:00 p.m. on the 24th. As for Cincinnati, they will venture away from home to square off against Columbus Crusaders at 7:00 p.m. on the 24th.
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