The Florence Christian Eagles will head out on the road to take on the Pee Dee Academy Golden Eagles at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Florence Christian is coming into the match hot, having won their last three games.
Last Friday, Florence Christian didn't have too much trouble with Heathwood Hall Episcopal on the road as they won 28-13.
Florence Christian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 236 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 163 rushing yards in 13 consecutive games dating back to last season.
Florence Christian's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Brooks Poston. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making nine total tackles (1.0 for loss) and defending a pass in addition to snagging two interceptions.
Meanwhile, Pee Dee Academy put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They took their contest on the road with ease, bagging a 44-7 victory over Christian Academy. Fans of the Golden Eagles have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ point.
Florence Christian's win bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Pee Dee Academy, their victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-0.
Florence Christian was able to grind out a solid win over Pee Dee Academy in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, winning 32-20. The rematch might be a little tougher for Florence Christian since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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