Athens Academy will face off against Greater Atlanta Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Athens Academy will be looking to extend their current ten-game winning streak.
Athens Academy is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They came out on top against Holy Innocents Episcopal by a score of 48-37. Athens Academy's victory was all the more impressive since the Golden Bears were averaging only 13.67 points allowed on the season.
Chap Chapman
| 11/21/25 vs Holy Innocents Episcopal | 388 |
| 10/24/25 @ Rabun County | 338 |
| 10/10/25 @ Providence Christian Academy | 323 |
| 09/19/25 vs Commerce | 292 |
| 09/05/25 vs John Milledge Academy | 245 |
A big part of Athens Academy's win came down to the chemistry between Chap Chapman and his top target Keyon Standifer. Chapman threw for 388 yards and five TDs while picking up 16.2 yards per attempt while Standifer picked up 282 receiving yards and four scores. Those 388 passing yards gave Chapman a new career-high.
Meanwhile, Greater Atlanta Christian's offense rose to the challenge against a War Eagles defense that boasted an average of only 14.92 points allowed on Friday. The Spartans claimed a resounding 48-16 victory over Landmark Christian. The score at the end of the third wound up being the final score as the Spartans just coasted through the last quarter.
Greater Atlanta Christian found their leader in sophomore Pierce Wilson, who rushed for 100 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Michael Miller helped out on the ground, rushing for 88 yards and a rushing touchdown.
Greater Atlanta Christian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 218 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 195 rushing yards in four consecutive contests.
Special teams played a big role in the game for Greater Atlanta Christian, adding 18 points to the final score. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Jack Griggs, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.
Athens Academy's record is now 10-1. As for Greater Atlanta Christian, their record now sits at 9-2.
Friday's game might be decided on the ground. Athens Academy has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 246.1 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Greater Atlanta Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging 188.6 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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