Union Christian Academy is 2-7 against Claiborne Academy since October of 2014 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Union Christian Academy Lions will look to defend their home field against the Claiborne Academy Rebels at 7:00 p.m. After both made easy work of their previous opponents, one won't be so lucky on Friday.
Union Christian Academy is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Louisiana's top teams: Northeast Baptist, who was ranked 18th in their home state at the time (Union Christian Academy was ranked 14th). Union Christian Academy claimed a resounding 60-27 win over Northeast Baptist on the road. The Lions' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Union Christian Academy got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Jordan Jackson out in front who rushed for 144 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 carries. Another player making a difference was Caden Chandler, who rushed for 60 yards and two touchdowns.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Union Christian Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 308 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Claiborne Academy blew past Riverdale Academy, posting a 50-16 win on the road. Considering Claiborne Academy has won four matches by more than 33 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Kyler Monk continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 180 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries, while also throwing for 115 yards and three touchdowns. His longest rush was for an impressive 55 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Dylan Buckner was another key player, gaining 69 total yards and two touchdowns.
On the other side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Claiborne Academy's defense and their three sacks. In that department, Kase Holloway was the leader with two.
The victory snapped Union Christian Academy's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 2-3 record. As for Claiborne Academy, their win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-1.
Union Christian Academy was taken down by Claiborne Academy 36-8 when the teams last played back in September of 2023. That matchup was all but decided by halftime, at which point Union Christian Academy was down 22-0.
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