Middle Tennessee Christian is 0-3 against Nashville Christian since October of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The Middle Tennessee Christian Cougars will challenge the Nashville Christian Eagles at 7:00 p.m. After both made easy work of their previous opponents, one won't be so lucky on Friday.
Middle Tennessee Christian is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They blew past Fayette Academy 41-14. That looming 41-14 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Cougars yet this season.
Middle Tennessee Christian found their leader in freshman Alie Bangura, who rushed for 256 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 16.0 yards per carry. The dominant performance gave Bangura a new career-high in rushing yards. Another player making a difference was Shy Murphy, who rushed for 92 yards and three touchdowns on only seven carries.
Middle Tennessee Christian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 382 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Nashville Christian entered their tilt with Donelson Christian Academy two weeks ago with six consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with seven. Their defense stepped up to hand the Wildcats a 36-0 shutout. The Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight matches by 30 points or more this season.
It was another big night for Jared Curtis, who threw for 147 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 33 yards. He is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last three games he's played.
Nashville Christian's defense stepped up as well, laying out Mitchell Carey. five times. Donelson Christian Academy's QB won't forget Colt Mcclary anytime soon given he sacked him three times.
Nashville Christian pushed their record up to 9-1 with the victory, which was their sixth straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 5.5 points per game. As for Middle Tennessee Christian, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-6.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Middle Tennessee Christian has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 206.3 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Nashville Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging 155.2. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Middle Tennessee Christian might still be hurting after the 28-7 loss they got from Nashville Christian in their previous meeting back in November of 2021. Can Middle Tennessee Christian avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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