The Atlas HomeSchool Rattlers will play host again on Saturday to welcome the Founders Classical Academy Eagles, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. The last three games Atlas HomeSchool has played have been within three points, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Atlas HomeSchool is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Dallas HSAA just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Friday. They fell just short of the Angels by a score of 23-20.
Atlas HomeSchool might have lost, but man, Alex Hale was a machine: he rushed for 285 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 13.0 yards per carry, and also picked up 50 receiving yards. The dominant performance gave Hale a new career-high in rushing yards.
Even though they lost, Atlas HomeSchool was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 408 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Even if they lost, Atlas HomeSchool's defense still kept up the pressure with nine sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Abe Stephens and Timmy Thames, who racked up six sacks between them.
Founders Classical Academy played against Northside Lions Sports Association and lost via forfeit.
Atlas HomeSchool's loss dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Founders Classical Academy, they are on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-8.
Everything came up roses for Atlas HomeSchool against Founders Classical Academy in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, as the team secured a 71-34 victory. Will Atlas HomeSchool repeat their success, or does Founders Classical Academy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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