The High Point Christian Academy Cougars will play host again on Thursday to welcome the Harrells Christian Academy Crusaders, where kickoff is scheduled at 6:00 p.m. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (High Point Christian Academy: 17.6, Harrells Christian Academy: 13) so any points scored will be well earned.
High Point Christian Academy gave up the first points last Friday, but they didn't let that get them down. They slipped by Charlotte Country Day School 22-21. The 22-point effort marked the Cougars' lowest-scoring match of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
Meanwhile, Harrells Christian Academy entered their tilt with North Raleigh Christian Academy on Friday with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They strolled past the Knights with points to spare, taking the game 34-18. The Crusaders' offense checked out after the first half but had enough points banked to take the game anyway.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Demetrius Jones and he. Jones rushed for 41 yards and two touchdowns while he rushed for 41 yards and two touchdowns. Jarrod Miller showed off some serious burst, turning on the afterburners on one carry for 53 yards. Jeremiah Davis made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Harrells Christian Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 239 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 151 rushing yards in five consecutive games.
Harrells Christian Academy's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Luke Weeks, Davis, and Davis picked up one apiece.
High Point Christian Academy's win bumped their record up to 5-0. As for Harrells Christian Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 4-1.
Everything came up roses for High Point Christian Academy against Harrells Christian Academy when the teams last played back in September of 2023 as the squad secured a 33-0 win. Does High Point Christian Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Harrells Christian Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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