South Haven Christian is on a four-game streak of home wins, while Freedom C is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. South Haven Christian will welcome Freedom C at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
South Haven Christian is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Tennessee's top teams: TN T, who was ranked third at the time (South Haven Christian was ranked first). South Haven Christian blew past TN T 46-14 last Friday. That's two games straight that South Haven Christian has won by exactly 32 points.
Kade Atkinson produced another solid effort picking up 162 receiving yards and a pair of TDs, while also rushing for 111 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries. His longest reception was for an impressive 68 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per catch total. Wyatt Choate was another key player, throwing for 177 yards and two TDs.
South Haven Christian's defense stepped up as well, laying out the QB four times. The team can thank two different players for their defensive prowess: Tate Ballard and Samuel Hill, who each picked up 1.5 sacks apiece. Atkinson got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Meanwhile, two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Freedom C walked away with it. They took their matchup on Friday with ease, bagging a 52-20 win over Tennessee Heat. The Cowboys' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
South Haven Christian better keep an eye on Jalen Venter. He was instrumental in Freedom C's win, rushing for 237 yards and four scores on only 12 carries.
Freedom C's victory bumped their record up to 8-3. As for South Haven Christian, their win bumped their record up to 8-1.
Everything came up roses for South Haven Christian against Freedom C in their previous meeting back in August, as the squad secured a 38-0 victory. Will South Haven Christian repeat their success, or does Freedom C has a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
