Cristo Rey Atlanta will head out on the road to square off against the Atlanta Classical Academy Cavaliers at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Cristo Rey Atlanta comes in on a streak of failing to score more than 23 points in their last six games, a trend the team is of course eager to reverse.
Last Tuesday, Cristo Rey Atlanta suffered a tough 42-20 defeat at the hands of the Knights. Cristo Rey Atlanta has struggled against the Knights recently, as their game on Tuesday was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, a well-balanced attack led Atlanta Classical Academy over the Indians in every quarter on their way to victory back in December of 2023. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Atlanta Classical Academy blew the Indians out of the water with a 49-15 final score. Atlanta Classical Academy's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Cristo Rey Atlanta's defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 3-10. That rough patch could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 21.3 points per game. As for Atlanta Classical Academy, their win ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-1.
Everything came up roses for Cristo Rey Atlanta against the Cavaliers when the teams last played back in December of 2019 as the squad secured a 49-19 victory. Does Cristo Rey Atlanta have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Cavaliers turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
