The Fletcher Senators will challenge the Trinity Christian Academy Conquerors at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
While Fletcher's win against First Coast wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Senators had just enough and edged out the Buccaneers 24-21. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since October 22, 2021, but that streak is no more.
Fletcher had a senior duo take command as Diondre Smith picked up 117 receiving yards and two touchdowns and Joshua Jones picked up 109 receiving yards and one TD. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 74 yards.
Meanwhile, Trinity Christian Academy waltzed into their game on Friday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Greyhounds 48-0. The Conquerors' offense checked out after the first half but had enough points banked to take the game anyway.
Fletcher better keep an eye on Hicks Zarah. He was instrumental in Trinity Christian Academy's win, throwing for 143 yards and a pair of touchdowns while completing 83.3% of his passes. Zarah's passing game has become a key predictor of the Conquerors' success: the team is undefeated when his passer rating is 100 or higher, but only 2-4 otherwise.
Fletcher's victory was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 6-3. As for Trinity Christian Academy, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Fletcher lost to Trinity Christian Academy at home by a decisive 35-21 margin when the teams last played back in October of 2024. Will the Senators have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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