Robert Toombs Christian Academy is 2-8 against Edmund Burke Academy since September of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Robert Toombs Christian Academy Crusaders and the Edmund Burke Academy Spartans are set to duel. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Robert Toombs Christian Academy is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup last Friday. They were the clear victor by a 28-6 margin over Flint River Academy. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Crusaders as it put an end to their six-game losing streak.
It was another big night for Christian Mixon, who rushed for 133 yards on only seven carries, and also threw for 98 yards and two touchdowns on only six passes. Those 133 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. Backing up that air attack was Drew Edwards, who rushed for 80 yards.
Robert Toombs Christian Academy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jayden Toole and Edwards. Bray Williamson was another major factor on D, making 14 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Robert Toombs Christian Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 393 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 155 rushing yards in eight consecutive games.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Edmund Burke Academy). They blew past Thomas Jefferson Academy, posting a 56-8 win. The victory was familiar territory for the Spartans who have now won four matches in a row.
Aden Hickman was his usual excellent self, rushing for 179 yards and five touchdowns on only seven carries, while also picking up 43 receiving yards and a touchdown. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 106 rushing yards per game. Noah Hickman was another key player, rushing for 89 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries.
Edmund Burke Academy wouldn't let Thomas Jefferson Academy keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Matthew Hood, Owen Redd, and William Reindl picked up one apiece. Hood has been hot for a while, having also posted five or more total tackles the last 18 times he's played.
Edmund Burke Academy's win was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-1. Those good results were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 6.9 points per game. As for Robert Toombs Christian Academy, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-7.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Robert Toombs Christian Academy has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 255.1 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Edmund Burke Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 258. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Robert Toombs Christian Academy lost to Edmund Burke Academy on the road by a decisive 28-14 margin in their previous meeting back in August. Can Robert Toombs Christian Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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