A victory for Augusta Christian just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They took a blow against the Hammond Skyhawks, falling 51-16. While losing is never fun, the Lions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' football rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 157th in Georgia, while the Skyhawks are ranked 23rd in South Carolina).
It was another big night for Immanuel Johnson, who rushed for 176 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 10.4 yards per carry for Hammond. Kinson Holland was another key rusher, rushing for 78 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries.
Augusta Christian's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Hammond, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 7-0.
A feisty cat fight will be fought when Lions dukes it out withCardinal Newman at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. They are coming into the contest with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Augusta Christian will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Hammond, they will head out to challenge Northwood Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Hammond is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 38 points per game this season.
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