On Friday, Johnson Ferry Christian Academy faced Pinecrest Academy in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Johnson Ferry Christian Academy Saints took a blow against the Pinecrest Academy Paladins, falling 51-24. The Saints were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 28-8.
Although Johnson Ferry Christian Academy took the loss, they still got scores from Mason West, Aiden Fisher, and Austin Ahmad.
Matthew Mitchell was his usual excellent self, throwing for 173 yards and four touchdowns for Pinecrest Academy. Mitchell is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last six games he's played dating back to last season.
Johnson Ferry Christian Academy has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season. As for Pinecrest Academy, their win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-0.
Johnson Ferry Christian Academy will venture away from home to challenge Unity Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Johnson Ferry Christian Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 29.4 points per game this season. As for Pinecrest Academy, they will welcome Fideles Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Pinecrest Academy knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past seven matchups -- so hopefully Fideles Christian likes a good challenge.
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