The Lake Highland Prep Highlanders will square off against the Old Plank Christian Academy Defenders at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are coming into the game red-hot, with Lake Highland Prep sitting on three straight victories and Old Plank Christian Academy on five.
On Friday, Lake Highland Prep made easy work of Trinity Prep and carried off a 44-20 win. The result was nothing new for the Highlanders, who have now won four matchups by 23 points or more so far this season.
Eddie Bohne produced another solid performance rushing for 145 yards and two scores on only nine carries, while also picking up 35 receiving yards. Will Wankelman was another key player, throwing for 102 yards and three TDs.
Lake Highland Prep didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Trinity Prep to a completion percentage of just 47.4%. The team can thank Eli Horne for the heroic effort on defense: he. Lake Highland Prep has been improving in that area: they had allowed a completion percentage of 0.6 earlier this season, but they've only allowed one of 0.6 in their last three games.
Meanwhile, Old Plank Christian Academy humbled Cedar Creek Christian with a 51-6 victory. The contest marked the Defenders' most dominant victory of the season.
Lake Highland Prep better keep an eye on Troy Howell. He was instrumental in Old Plank Christian Academy's win, throwing for 38 yards and three touchdowns, while also rushing for 36 yards and one score.
Old Plank Christian Academy's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB four times. Leading the way was Nicolas Barbosa with two sacks.
Lake Highland Prep's record is now 6-2. As for Old Plank Christian Academy, their record now sits at 8-2.
Friday's game might be decided on the ground. Lake Highland Prep has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 204.5 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Old Plank Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 247.1 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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