Coram Deo Academy is 4-0 against Temple Christian since October of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Coram Deo Academy Lions will face off against the Temple Christian Eagles at 7:30 p.m.
Coram Deo Academy can't be to happy about their upcoming road match considering what happened when they opened their season on the away from home on Friday. They were outmatched by Oakridge on the road and fell 62-21. The Lions just can't catch a break and have now endured 11 defeats in a row dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Temple Christian gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Thursday. They blew past Founders Classical Academy 66-38 at home.
A big part of the win came down to the chemistry between Joseph Waldo and his top target Ethan Rife. Waldo rushed for 187 yards and three touchdowns on only nine carries while Rife gained 171 total yards and three touchdowns. Rife's longest rush was for an impressive 59 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Nathan Williams made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Coram Deo Academy didn't have too much breathing room in their contest against Temple Christian in their previous matchup back in October of 2019, but they still walked away with a 35-30 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Coram Deo Academy since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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