Springwood has gone 7-1 against Evangel Christian Academy recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Wildcats will head out on the road to square off against the Lions at 7:00 p.m. Evangel Christian Academy took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Springwood, who comes in off a win.
Springwood took a loss when they played away from home two weeks ago, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They blew past Heritage Christian Academy 55-18. Considering the Wildcats' offense had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Tucker Sides
| 08/28/25 @ Trinity Christian | 228 |
| 08/22/25 vs Coosa Valley Academy | 98 |
| 09/19/25 vs Heritage Christian Academy | 96 |
| 09/05/25 vs Escambia Academy | 36 |
| 09/12/25 @ Cornerstone Christian | 6 |
Springwood's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but James Do led the charge by rushing for 133 yards on only six carries. Do's longest rush was for an impressive 65 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Springwood also got a significant boost from Tucker Sides, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 96 yards.
Springwood didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Adam Baltes and Remington Gauntt.
Meanwhile, Evangel Christian Academy came up short against Trinity Christian on Friday and fell 31-22.
Springwood picked up their first home win, bumping their record up to 2-3. As for Evangel Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-2.
Friday's game might be decided on the ground. Springwood has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 186.6 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Evangel Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 155.4 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Everything came up roses for Springwood against Evangel Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, as the squad secured an 88-58 victory. Will the Wildcats repeat their success, or do the Lions have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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