After two games on the road, Holy Cross is heading back home. They and Lutheran South Academy go head to head on Friday at 7:00 PM in their first playoff match of the year. It might come down to the wire as the MaxPreps rankings project a close matchup.
After a string of seven wins, Lutheran South Academy's good fortune finally ran out last Friday. It was a hard-fought game, but they had to settle for a 21-28 loss against Second Baptist. Despite the defeat, Lutheran South Academy saw an underclassman step up: Freshman Baron Bailey rushed for 101 yards and 2 touchdowns on 25 carries.
Meanwhile, Holy Cross brought a two-game winning streak into their contest against St. Joseph Academy last week; they left with a three-game streak. Holy Cross enjoyed a cozy 19-0 win over St. Joseph Academy.
Holy Cross's victory lifted them to 6-3 while Lutheran South Academy's loss dropped them down to 8-2. We'll find out if Holy Cross can add another positive mark to their record or if Lutheran South Academy can shake off the loss and take the spring out of Holy Cross's step.
Playoff bracket for these teams
See how Lutheran South Academy vs. Holy Cross plays out in the box score
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