It was a proper cat-fight when Flint River Academy duked it out with King's Ridge Christian on Friday. The Wildcats received a blow as they fell 35-20 to the Tigers. The game was a 14-14 toss-up at halftime, but the Wildcats couldn't quite close it out.
Flint River Academy's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jack Ballard, who rushed for 87 yards and one TD. The team also got some help courtesy of Ethan Newman, who rushed for 70 yards and one score on only nine carries.
King's Ridge Christian's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Austin Drye led the charge by rushing for 102 yards and one touchdown on only nine carries. That's the most rushing yards Drye has posted since back in November of 2024. Another player making a difference was Levi Lord, who gained 52 total yards and two touchdowns.
Flint River Academy's record now sits at 4-2. As for King's Ridge Christian, their record is now 5-1.
Flint River Academy will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Windsor Academy at 7:30 p.m. on the 10th. The Wildcats are facing the Knights at the right time seeing as the Knights are stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for King's Ridge Christian, they have already played their next contest, a 44-6 victory against Mount Pisgah Christian on the 3rd.
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