The Calhoun Academy Cougars will face off against the Hebron Christian Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Neither Calhoun Academy nor Hebron Christian posted many points in their last games, so it might be the defenses that decide this one.
Calhoun Academy is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Mississippi's top teams: Newton County Academy, who was ranked fifth in their home state at the time (Calhoun Academy was ranked 14th). Calhoun Academy was dealt a 42-12 defeat at the hands of Newton County Academy on Friday. The Cougars were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 28-6.
Meanwhile, Hebron Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were outmatched by Lee Academy on the road and fell 44-6.
Calhoun Academy has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season. As for Hebron Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-5.
Everything came up roses for Calhoun Academy against Hebron Christian in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, as the team secured a 42-6 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Calhoun Academy since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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