FAYETTEVILLE, Ohio — Miami Valley Christian Academy football travels to Fayetteville-Perry on Friday, Sept. 25, for a 7 p.m. kickoff. The Lions enter at 3–2 and look to extend their unbeaten road start to four games.
MVCA has earned victories at East Clinton, Clermont Northeastern and Western Hills University, outscoring those opponents by a combined 110–48. Friday presents an opportunity to rebound from last week's loss to Summit Country Day before returning home for Homecoming on Oct. 2.
THE MATCHUP
Miami Valley Christian Academy (3–2) at Fayetteville-Perry (3–2)
Friday, Sept. 25 | 7 p.m.
Fayetteville, Ohio
Fan Theme: Christmas Comes Early
Tickets: Cash only at the gate
ROAD SUCCESS
The Lions opened the regular season with a 40–0 shutout at East Clinton and followed with a 49–28 victory at Clermont Northeastern. A 21–20 win at Western Hills University on Sept. 11 moved MVCA to 3–0 away from home.
A victory Friday would give the Lions four road wins and improve their overall record to 4–2.
DESJARDINS DELIVERS
Jeremiah DesJardins enters Friday tied for second in the Miami Valley Conference in scoring with 42 points. His seven touchdowns include three rushing scores and four receiving scores.
Through five games, DesJardins has recorded 211 rushing yards and 180 receiving yards. He has also contributed defensively with 31 tackles and two sacks.
LIONS TO WATCH
Lucas Livezey leads MVCA with 401 all-purpose yards, including 151 receiving yards and 250 combined kickoff and punt return yards. His three interceptions are tied for second in the MVC.
Hans Erickson leads the Lions with 40 tackles, ranking seventh in the conference. Layton Reeves follows with 35 tackles, including five tackles for loss and two sacks.
SCOUTING THE ROCKETS
Fayetteville-Perry enters Friday at 3–2 following consecutive 36–0 victories over New Miami and East.
The Rockets have recorded shutouts in all three victories this season, also defeating Manchester 36–0 in their opener. Their losses came against Notre Dame, 27–6, and Southeastern, 28–22.
Through five games, Fayetteville-Perry has outscored its opponents 136–55.
FAN INFORMATION
Tonight's theme is "Christmas Comes Early." Fans making the trip are encouraged to wear their Christmas gear and bring the holiday spirit to the stands.
Tickets are available at the gate. Fayetteville-Perry accepts cash only for admission.
UP NEXT
MVCA returns home for Homecoming on Friday, Oct. 2, against Cincinnati Country Day. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.
