The Cross Keys Phoenix will head out to square off against the Lanier Christian Academy Lightning at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Cross Keys is looking for their season's first win.
Cross Keys is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against Creekside Christian Academy on Thursday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Cross Keys was dealt a 33-6 defeat at the hands of Creekside Christian Academy.
Meanwhile, Lanier Christian Academy hadn't done well against Skipstone Academy recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Lanier Christian Academy blew past Skipstone Academy, posting a 57-12 victory on the road. The Lightning's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Lanier Christian Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Noah Freeman, who rushed for 134 yards and four touchdowns on only 12 carries. Those 134 rushing yards gave Freeman a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Ben Hargis, who picked up 142 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Cross Keys' loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Lanier Christian Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a massive bump to their 3-3 record this season.
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