The Cardinal Newman Cardinals will square off against the Augusta Christian Lions at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Cardinal Newman is no doubt hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses.
Last Friday, Cardinal Newman was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 21-17 to Heathwood Hall Episcopal.
Despite the defeat, Cardinal Newman got top-tier performance from Caleb Ford, who rushed for 174 yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Augusta Christian hadn't done well against Laurence Manning Academy recently (they were 1-6 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Augusta Christian enjoyed a cozy 44-29 win over Laurence Manning Academy. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Lions' disadvantage in MaxPreps' football rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 381st in Georgia, while the Swampcats are ranked 169th in South Carolina).
Cardinal Newman now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Augusta Christian, the win snapped their losing streak at six games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 1-4 record.
Cardinal Newman strolled past Augusta Christian in their previous matchup back in November of 2023 by a score of 41-24. The rematch might be a little tougher for Cardinal Newman since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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