(Photo by Kayla Fortner)

By Marla Jones, Sports Editor

ALBERTVILLE, Ala. — In their second game as a football team, Cornerstone Christian Academy Eagles took on Marshall Christian Academy Stallions. The Eagles fell to the Stallions 38-26 on Thursday night.

During the first half, it was an intense battle between the two teams.  At halftime, Marshall led Cornerstone, 13-6.

CCA started the second half with a kick return by Matt Johnson.  The extra point by Eli Carter tied the game 13-13.  Marshall answered back with a touchdown.  CCA blocked the kick, making the score, 19-13.  On Marshall’s next possession, Layne Fortner intercepted the ball. Matt Johnson stampeded into the endzone to tie the game.  The extra point was good, giving CCA the 20-19 lead.

On the first play of the fourth quarter, Marshall scored.  The kick was good and the Stallions go up 26-20.  Cornerstone scores their final touchdown of the night, late in the fourth.  The extra point was no good, so Marshall answered back with two more touchdowns to finish with the 38-26 advantage.

Cornerstone Christian Academy will have a bye week this Friday.