Union Christian Academy hasn't had much luck against Claiborne Academy recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Union Christian Academy Lions will be playing at home against the Claiborne Academy Rebels at 7:00 p.m. The two teams are strolling into their matches after big wins in their previous games.
Union Christian Academy is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat Northeast Baptist 60-27 on the road. The high-scoring effort was just what the Lions needed considering they were shutout in their previous game.
Union Christian Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jordan Jackson, who rushed for 144 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 carries. The team also got some help courtesy of Caden Chandler, who rushed for 60 yards and two touchdowns.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Union Christian Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 308 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Claiborne Academy on the road against Riverdale Academy on Friday as the squad secured a 50-16 victory. The result was nothing new for Claiborne Academy, who have now won four contests by 34 points or more so far this season.
It was another big night for Kyler Monk, who rushed for 180 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries, and also threw for 115 yards and three touchdowns. His longest rush was for an impressive 55 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Dylan Buckner was another key player, gaining 69 total yards and two touchdowns.
Another reason for the win was Claiborne Academy's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. Kase Holloway was especially locked on to Riverdale Academy's QB and sacked him twice.
The win snapped Union Christian Academy's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 2-3 record. As for Claiborne Academy, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-1.
Union Christian Academy was dealt a bruising 36-8 loss at the hands of Claiborne Academy when the teams last played back in September of 2023. That matchup was all but decided by halftime, at which point Union Christian Academy was down 22-0.
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