The Flint River Academy Wildcats will challenge the Calvary Christian Knights at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Flint River Academy has 16 straight wins, Calvary Christian has five straight defeats), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
Flint River Academy will bounce into Friday's game after beating Central Fellowship Christian Academy, who they hadn't topped in three consecutive meetings. Flint River Academy blew past Central Fellowship Christian Academy, posting a 37-7 victory at home. The Wildcats' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Flint River Academy can attribute much of their success to Trent Young, who threw for 134 yards and two touchdowns on only five passes, and Sully Jones, who picked up 134 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Flint River Academy's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Jamir Muhammad and Rocco Barbee. Barbee also set a new season high mark in total tackles with 13.
Meanwhile, Calvary Christian took a blow against Tattnall Square Academy on Friday, falling 41-6.
Flint River Academy pushed their record up to 4-0 with that win, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Calvary Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 0-4.
Everything came up roses for Flint River Academy against Calvary Christian in their previous meeting back in September of 2023 as the squad secured a 42-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Flint River Academy since the team 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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