If Athens Christian wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played Strong Rock Christian, they should've done a better job of containing Jake Johnson. The Patriots came out on top against the Eagles by a score of 38-25 on Friday thanks in part to Johnson, who rushed for 203 yards and one score while picking up 11.3 yards per carry. Johnson is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 109 every time he's taken the field this season.
Strong Rock Christian didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Walk Jordan and Gibson Jones. Jones got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Several Eagles players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Quinn Ossick, who threw for 227 yards and a pair of TDs on only 19 passes, and also picked up 48 receiving yards and one touchdown. Athens Christian also got help from JD Dixon, who showed off his sure hands for 91 receiving yards.
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| 08/29/25 - Away | 38-25 W |
| 08/30/24 - Home | 23-6 W |
| 09/08/23 - Away | 62-0 W |
| 08/21/15 - Home | 21-31 L |
Strong Rock Christian now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Athens Christian, their defeat was their first of the season and also makes their record 2-1.
Strong Rock Christian wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 61-7 win against Heritage on the 5th. As for Athens Christian, they have also already played their next matchup, a 28-6 loss against Loganville Christian Academy on the 5th.
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