Peoples Baptist Academy hasn't had much luck against Praise Academy recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Knights will head out on the road to face off against the Lions at 7:30 p.m. Peoples Baptist Academy has given up an average of 47.2 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Peoples Baptist Academy is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They fell 66-60 to Holy Ground Baptist Academy two weeks ago.
Meanwhile, Praise Academy ended up a good deal behind Johnson Ferry Christian Academy on Friday and lost 65-48. The Lions have struggled against the Saints recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Peoples Baptist Academy will have to keep a close watch on Hunter Ivey and Brandon Ivey, a pair of players who had a big impact on Praise Academy's prior game. Hunter threw for 323 yards and five touchdowns, while Brandon picked up 187 receiving yards and four TDs. Brandon also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing one fumble and making two total tackles.
Praise Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Peoples Baptist Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 0-4.
Peoples Baptist Academy was dealt a bruising 40-0 defeat at the hands of Praise Academy when the teams last played back in August of 2022. Can the Knights avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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