After two games on the road, Augusta Christian is heading back home. They will welcome the Cardinal Newman Cardinals at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Augusta Christian will be strutting in after a win while Cardinal Newman will be coming in after a defeat.
Having struggled with six losses in a row dating back to last season, Augusta Christian finally turned things around against Laurence Manning Academy on Friday. They took down the Swampcats 44-29. The Lions' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Cardinal Newman was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Friday as they fell 21-17 to Heathwood Hall Episcopal.
Cardinal Newman might have lost, but man, Caleb Ford was a machine: he rushed for 174 yards and a touchdown.
Augusta Christian's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Cardinal Newman, their defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 2-3.
Augusta Christian ended up a good deal behind Cardinal Newman in their previous meeting back in November of 2023, losing 41-24. Thankfully for Augusta Christian, Cortez Lane (who rushed for 260 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 13.7 yards per carry, and also picked up 30 receiving yards) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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