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Ambassador Christian Lions travel to Ireland for Aer Lingus Classic

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 2:36 AM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Ambassador Christian Lions travel to Ireland for Aer Lingus Classic

Summary

The Ambassador Christian School Lions are heading to Dublin, Ireland, to participate in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. They will face Texas Christian Academy on Friday, aiming for their second game win of the season. The Lions' trip includes a women's volleyball team and cheerleaders, marking a significant cultural experience for the student-athletes, many of whom will be flying for the first time. Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Jay Poag emphasized the importance of focusing on the upcoming game during the trip preparations, which have included fundraising efforts over the past year.

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By the Numbers

•Lions compete in Aer Lingus College Football Classic
•Match scheduled against Texas Christian Academy on Friday
•Trip includes volleyball team and cheerleaders
•Cultural experience emphasized by Coach Jay Poag
•Fundraising for trip has been ongoing for over a year

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2:36 AMYahoo Sports — Ambassador Christian Lions heading across the pond to compete in Ireland

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HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Student-athletes from a Huntersville school are traveling across the pond to compete in the Emerald Isle. The Ambassador Christian School Lions are flying to Dublin, Ireland, to kick off the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. On Friday, the Lions will take on Texas Christian Academy in hopes of winning […]
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