The Pinecrest Academy Paladins are taking a road trip to square off against the Johnson Ferry Christian Academy Saints at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Johnson Ferry Christian Academy is hoping to do what Horizon Christian Academy couldn't on Friday: put an end to Pinecrest Academy's winning streak, which now stands at seven games. Pinecrest Academy claimed a resounding 49-0 win over Horizon Christian Academy at home. Given the Paladins' advantage in MaxPreps' Georgia football rankings (they are ranked first, while the Warriors are ranked 26th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Meanwhile, Johnson Ferry Christian Academy got themselves on the board against Fideles Christian on Friday, but Fideles Christian never followed suit. They took their game on the road with ease, bagging a 32-0 victory over the Rangers.
It was another big night for Lucas Scheffer, who threw for 185 yards and three touchdowns while completing 77.3% of his passes, and also rushed for 94 yards on only seven carries.
Johnson Ferry Christian Academy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. Trent Witte picked up that interception and then proceeded to rub salt in the wound by taking it back the other way for a touchdown.
Pinecrest Academy pushed their record up to 7-0 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Johnson Ferry Christian Academy, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Everything came up roses for Pinecrest Academy against Johnson Ferry Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in September of 2020, as the squad secured a 46-8 victory. Will Pinecrest Academy repeat their success, or does Johnson Ferry Christian Academy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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