Goodpasture Christian is 2-8 against Franklin Road Academy since September of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Cougars will head out to face off against the Panthers at 7:00 p.m. Goodpasture Christian's defense has only allowed 11.8 points per game this season, so Franklin Road Academy's offense will have their work cut out for them.
On Friday, everything came up roses for Goodpasture Christian against Columbia Academy as the squad secured a 42-7 victory. Considering the Cougars have won four contests by more than 29 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Goodpasture Christian's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Chase Angell, who threw for 173 yards and three touchdowns while completing 80% of his passes. Slim Leavell was another key pass catcher, picking up 93 receiving yards and a pair of scores.
Meanwhile, Franklin Road Academy faced Battle Ground Academy in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Panthers walked away with a 21-14 victory over the Wildcats. The win almost wasn't to be: the Panthers were down 14-0 in the second quarter.
Franklin Road Academy's win came from a few key players Goodpasture Christian will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Jack Nimitz, who threw for 119 yards and one TD.
The victory keeps Franklin Road Academy at an undefeated 5-0. Those wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 35.4 points this season. As for Goodpasture Christian, their record is now 5-1.
Goodpasture Christian took a serious blow against Franklin Road Academy in their previous matchup back in September of 2024, falling 48-8. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of the Panthers' Cam Glenn, who rushed for 177 yards and three touchdowns on only seven carries. Now that the Cougars know the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? There's only one way to find out.
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