It was a good run, but Evangel Christian unfortunately witnessed the end of their 16-game winning streak dating back to last season on Friday. They fell just short of the Banks Academy Jets by a score of 23-20. The loss was the Lightning's first of the season.
Evangel Christian lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Cade Joiner, who picked up 111 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Another signal caller making a difference was Kemp Swords, who threw for 157 yards and two touchdowns.
Having lost for the first time this season, Evangel Christian fell to 2-1. As for Banks Academy, the victory also got them back to even at 1-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Evangel Christian will take on Franklin Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Banks Academy, they will challenge Bessemer Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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