The Old Plank Christian Academy Defenders will head out to take on the Oak Hall Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Oak Hall took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Old Plank Christian Academy, who comes in off a win.
On Friday, Old Plank Christian Academy was able to grind out a solid victory over Hilliard, taking the game 32-19. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Defenders.
Troy Howell
| 10/03/25 vs Hilliard | 2 |
| 09/26/25 @ Seven Rivers Christian | 1 |
| 08/29/25 @ Duval Charter | 1 |
| 08/22/25 vs Eagle's View | 0 |
| 08/15/25 vs Bronson | 1 |
| 11/02/24 vs Cornerstone Charter Academy | 3 |
Troy Howell was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 72 yards and a pair of touchdowns, and also threw for 63 yards and one TD on only six passes. What's more, he posted two rushing touchdowns, the most he's had since back in November of 2024.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Old Plank Christian Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 354 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 195 rushing yards in three consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Oak Hall lost to Trenton on the road by a 42-26 margin on Friday. The loss was the Eagles' first of the season.
Old Plank Christian Academy will have to keep a close watch on Aaron Akins and Darius Medley, a pair of players who had a big impact on Oak Hall's prior game. Akins threw for 253 yards and three TDs on only 18 passes, while Medley picked up 121 receiving yards and a pair of scores. Medley's longest reception was for an impressive 64 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per catch total.
Old Plank Christian Academy's win bumped their record up to 5-2. As for Oak Hall, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 5-1.
Friday's game might be decided on the ground. Old Plank Christian Academy has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 247.3 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Oak Hall struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 246 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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