The Hickory Grove Christian Lions will face off against the Mount Zion Christian Academy Mighty Warriors at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Hickory Grove Christian is headed into the match with an undefeated record on the line, something Carolina B almost spoiled on Friday. Hickory Grove Christian never let Carolina B onto the board and left with a 2-0 victory.
Meanwhile, Mount Zion Christian Academy had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They took their game on the road with ease, bagging a 38-6 win over Hobgood Charter. The matchup was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 24-0.
Keegan Carroll had a dynamite game for Mount Zion Christian Academy, picking up 193 receiving yards and three touchdowns, while also rushing for 56 yards and a touchdown. Carroll was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield for a catch that went for 67 yards. Ge?Arey Johnson was another key player, throwing for 218 yards and three touchdowns on only 15 passes.
Another reason for the win was Mount Zion Christian Academy's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for four sacks. David Obineme was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up threehimself.
Everything came up roses for Hickory Grove Christian against Mount Zion Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in September of 2023 as the team secured a 43-0 victory. Does Hickory Grove Christian have another victory up their sleeve, or will Mount Zion Christian Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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