SouthLake Christian Academy hasn't had much luck against High Point Christian Academy recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Eagles will host the Cougars at 7:00 p.m. The two teams are strolling into their contests after big wins in their previous games.
High Point Christian Academy better have a healthy lead at halftime, because if SouthLake Christian Academy's game on Friday is any indication, that's when SouthLake Christian Academy really gets things going. The Eagles were the clear victors by a 48-24 margin over Anderson C. The Eagles' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Malachi Gwyn was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 229 yards and four scores while picking up 7.9 yards per carry.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: SouthLake Christian Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 269 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2024.
Meanwhile, High Point Christian Academy strolled into their game on Friday with a perfect record and they left with the same. They took their matchup with ease, bagging a 44-8 win over Trinity Christian. The game was all but wrapped up at the end of the third, by which point the Cougars had established a 29-point advantage.
High Point Christian Academy's win came from a few key players SouthLake Christian Academy will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Jaylen Moore, who rushed for 117 yards and four touchdowns. His rushing production has been exceptional for a while as that marked his 15th straight game with at least 100 rushing yards dating back to last season. Another back making a difference was Hez Krider, who gained 70 total yards and two touchdowns.
High Point Christian Academy's victory bumped their record up to 5-0. As for SouthLake Christian Academy, their win bumped their record up to 2-3.
SouthLake Christian Academy was dealt a bruising 48-6 loss at the hands of High Point Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in August of 2024. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Moore, who rushed for 200 yards and four TDs on only 14 carries. Now that the Eagles know the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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