Prattville Christian Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They were dealt a 34-6 loss at the hands of the Montgomery Academy Eagles. While losing is never fun, the Panthers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Alabama football rankings (they are ranked 282nd, while the Eagles are ranked 83rd).
When it comes to explaining why Prattville Christian Academy lost, don't look at Brysen Pugh. Despite the final result, he rushed for 105 yards and a touchdown. Prattville Christian Academy also got a significant boost from Mason Battles, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 82 yards.
Even though they lost, Prattville Christian Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 201 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in November of 2023.
A big part of Montgomery Academy's win came down to the chemistry between Reid Mcbride and his top target D.J. Vinson. Mcbride threw for 281 yards and four touchdowns on only 11 passes while Vinson picked up 222 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Mcbride has been hot , having posted three or more passing touchdowns the last six times he's played. Mac Benefield helped Mcbride out on the ground, rushing for 44 yards and a touchdown, while also picking up 40 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Prattville Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Montgomery Academy, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 8-1.
Prattville Christian Academy didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 47-24 win against Slocomb on the 25th. Montgomery Academy has also already played their next matchup, a 57-36 victory against Alabama Christian Academy on the 25th.
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