Cross is on a six-game streak of home losses dating back to last season, and Palmetto Christian Academy a four-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Thursday. The Cross Stingrays will look to defend their home field against Palmetto Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. Cross has given up an average of 44.6 points per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Cross is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of South Carolina's top teams: Holly Hill Academy, who was ranked third at the time (Cross was ranked 13th). The Stingrays took a blow against the Raiders on Friday, falling 56-12.
Meanwhile, Palmetto Christian Academy came into Friday's matchup having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They took down Cathedral Academy 44-26 on Friday. Considering Palmetto Christian Academy's offense had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
A big part of Palmetto Christian Academy's victory came down to the chemistry between Jake Johnson and his top target Caden Beville. Johnson picked up 123 receiving yards and three touchdowns while Beville threw for 188 yards and four TDs on only nine passes. Another player making a difference was Eli Beville, who gained 128 total yards and two touchdowns.
Cross' defeat dropped their record down to 0-9. As for Palmetto Christian Academy, their win was their first in the region, bumping their region record up to 1-4 and their overall record up to 2-7.
Cross was taken down by Palmetto Christian Academy 56-14 when the teams last played back in September. Will the Stingrays have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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