After flying high against Tipton-Rosemark Academy last Thursday, Trinity Christian Academy came back down to earth. The Trinity Christian Academy Lions took a hard 35-21 fall against the Jackson Christian Eagles on Friday. The Lions were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Eagles apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
Despite the loss, Trinity Christian Academy still got an impressive performance from Lekhy Thompkins, who picked up 110 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 36 yards. Thompkins' longest reception was for an incredible 84 yards.
Jackson Christian's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Austin Kelley, who threw for 200 yards and two touchdowns. 105 of those passing yards were hauled in by Carlos Roberson, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Trinity Christian Academy moved to 6-4 with that loss, which also ended their three-game winning streak. As for Jackson Christian, the win (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 9-1.
Trinity Christian Academy will welcome First Assembly Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Trinity Christian Academy is facing First Assembly Christian at the right time seeing as First Assembly Christian is stuck on a five-game losing streak. Jackson Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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