Augusta Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss dating back to last season. They were five points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 14-9 heartbreaker at the hands of the Cardinal Newman Cardinals. While losing is never fun, the Lions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' football rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 444th in Georgia, while the Cardinals are ranked 171st in South Carolina).
Harris Janik threw for 168 yards on 19 of 35 attempts. Jackson Stickel was his top target, picking up 69 receiving yards.
Augusta Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Cardinal Newman, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-5.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Augusta Christian is set to square off against their familiar foe Heathwood Hall Episcopal at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Cardinal Newman will take on rival Northwood Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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