Summit Christian Academy is 3-0 against East since September of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Summit Christian Academy Eagles will challenge East at 7:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Summit Christian Academy kicked off their season on the road on Friday and hit a couple of potholes. They took a 35-28 hit to the loss column at the hands of St. Michael the Archangel. The Eagles just can't catch a break and have now endured six losses in a row dating back to last season.
Despite the defeat, Summit Christian Academy got top-tier performance from Michael Ward, who threw for 329 yards and four touchdowns. Brayden Porter was Ward's top target, picking up 77 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Summit Christian 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 Kaden DeLapp and Bajj Walker. DeLapp's also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making five total tackles and defending a pass in addition to snagging an interception.
Meanwhile, East couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a blow against Van Horn on Friday, falling 49-7. The loss continues a trend for East in their matchups with Van Horn: they've now lost nine in a row.
Everything came up roses for Summit Christian Academy against East when the teams last played back in September of 2022 as the squad secured a 49-8 victory. In that match, Summit Christian Academy amassed a halftime lead of 42-0, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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