The Columbia Academy Bulldogs are taking a road trip to square off against the Marshall County Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Columbia Academy is coming into the matchup on a five-game losing streak.
Columbia Academy is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Goodpasture Christian on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Bulldogs were beaten by the Cougars 42-7. The Bulldogs were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 35-0.
Meanwhile, Marshall County never let their opponents score on Friday. They took their game with ease, bagging a 56-0 victory over Battle Creek. The matchup marked the Tigers' most dominant win of the season so far.
Marshall County's win came from a few key players Columbia Academy will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Kel Hightower, who picked up 180 receiving yards and two scores. He was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield on a catch that went for 63 yards. Another player making a difference was Tyler Thompson, who threw for 200 yards and a pair of TDs while completing 75% of his passes.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Marshall County's defense and their four sacks. That dominant display was truly a team effort as four different players picked up one apiece. They received some extra help from Elijah Cable, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
The victory got Marshall County back to even at 3-3. As for Columbia Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 1-5.
Columbia Academy was taken down by Marshall County 41-7 in their previous meeting back in August of 2019. Can the Bulldogs avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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