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Hickory Grove ChristianCovenant Day
Lions
34
Lions
27

The Covenant Day (Matthews, NC) varsity football team lost Friday's home playoff game against Hickory Grove Christian (Charlotte, NC) by a score of 34-27.

This game is a part of the "2023 NCISAA 11-Man Football Playoffs - Division II" tournament.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
HGCHS----34
Covenant Day----27
Final score provided by A. Roberts.
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Game Stats

Hickory Grove Christian (23-24)

Covenant Day (23-24)

Hickory Grove Christian

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals815104.53313.075.4
15Grant Powell (Sr)815104.53313.075.4
Covenant Day

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals1023118.43511.8202988.7
7Jaelan Pile (Sr)1210.50010.0001064.6
12Will Andrews (Sr)921108.42912.0202991.0
Hickory Grove Christian

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals402516.325
8Gavin Thompson (Sr)151218.112
15Grant Powell (Sr)5193.801
24Anthony Hawkins (Jr)201115.612
Covenant Day

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals271616.02702
7Jaelan Pile (Sr)4328.02700
12Will Andrews (Sr)14936.62602
20R. Broadway (Jr)4133.3500
31Ford Phelan (Sr)3175.71100
77Jeremiah Beamon (Sr)263.0500
Hickory Grove Christian

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals810413.0
6Aydan Cannon (Sr)11212.0
10R. Quesinberry (Sr)111.0
13Jahzir Dukes (Sr)58617.2
24Anthony Hawkins (Jr)155.0
Covenant Day

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals1011811.8292
4Kruz Grigston (Jr)11414.0141
7Jaelan Pile (Sr)3175.770
11J. Meacham (Sr)23015.0231
17Jakota Hase (Jr)35317.7290
31Ford Phelan (Sr)144.040

Offensive Fumbles and Pancake Blocks

Hickory Grove Christian has not entered any offensive fumbles and pancake blocks stats.
Covenant Day

Offensive Fumbles and Pancake Blocks

#Athlete NameFumLostPnk Blk
Team Totals11
12Will Andrews (Sr)11
Hickory Grove Christian

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals251104355
6Aydan Cannon (Sr)1212
8Gavin Thompson (Sr)121121
10R. Quesinberry (Sr)11
13Jahzir Dukes (Sr)8686
15Grant Powell (Sr)1919
24Anthony Hawkins (Jr)1115116
Covenant Day

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals161118128407
4Kruz Grigston (Jr)147387
7Jaelan Pile (Sr)321755104
11J. Meacham (Sr)3030
12Will Andrews (Sr)9393
17Jakota Hase (Jr)5353
20R. Broadway (Jr)1313
31Ford Phelan (Sr)17421
77Jeremiah Beamon (Sr)66
Hickory Grove Christian

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals251104104355
6Aydan Cannon (Sr)1212
8Gavin Thompson (Sr)121121
10R. Quesinberry (Sr)11
13Jahzir Dukes (Sr)8686
15Grant Powell (Sr)19104123
24Anthony Hawkins (Jr)1115116
Covenant Day

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals161118118279
4Kruz Grigston (Jr)1414
7Jaelan Pile (Sr)32101759
11J. Meacham (Sr)3030
12Will Andrews (Sr)93108201
17Jakota Hase (Jr)5353
20R. Broadway (Jr)1313
31Ford Phelan (Sr)17421
77Jeremiah Beamon (Sr)66
Hickory Grove Christian

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals4030701.0
1Kanaan Wagoner (So)145
5Hayden Canfield (Sr)224
6Aydan Cannon (Sr)538
8Gavin Thompson (Sr)325
10R. Quesinberry (Sr)6410
13Jahzir Dukes (Sr)415
20Kevin Powell (Fr)325
23Stephen Dickey (Jr)112
24Anthony Hawkins (Jr)325
25D. Echevarria (So)426
50Michael Mccray (Jr)4261.0
52Jesse Blazi (So)224
57J. Whittier (Jr)235
Covenant Day

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals595912.0
1Josh Scott (Sr)22
4Kruz Grigston (Jr)22
7Jaelan Pile (Sr)221.0
8A. Van der schaaf (Jr)33
9Luke Hedgpeth (Sr)771.0
12Will Andrews (Sr)882.0
17Jakota Hase (Jr)55
50M. Dwayne barber (So)66
51Michael Moffat (Sr)331.0
65Chris Buslovich (So)331.0
70Cohen Sears (Sr)332.0
71Luke Graves (Sr)10102.0
77Jeremiah Beamon (Sr)552.0
Hickory Grove Christian

Sacks

#Athlete NameSacksYdlHurs
Team Totals4.020
10R. Quesinberry (Sr)2.010
24Anthony Hawkins (Jr)1.05
50Michael Mccray (Jr)1.05
Covenant Day

Sacks

#Athlete NameSacksYdlHurs
Team Totals2.0
71Luke Graves (Sr)1.0
77Jeremiah Beamon (Sr)1.0
Hickory Grove Christian

Defensive Statistics

#Athlete NameIntInt YdsAvgPDFmb RecFR YdsCausBlk PntsBlk FGs
Team Totals301
10R. Quesinberry (Sr)1
24Anthony Hawkins (Jr)101
57J. Whittier (Jr)1
Covenant Day

Defensive Statistics

#Athlete NameIntInt YdsAvgPDFmb RecFR YdsCausBlk PntsBlk FGs
Team Totals1
7Jaelan Pile (Sr)1

Kickoffs

Hickory Grove Christian has not entered any kickoffs stats.
Covenant Day

Kickoffs

#Athlete NameKOYdsAvgLngTB
Team Totals77510.7601
30Cole Williams (Sr)77510.7601

Punts

Hickory Grove Christian has not entered any punts stats.
Covenant Day

Punts

#Athlete NamePYdsAvgLngIn 20
Team Totals412030.0301
6Alex Kokoshvili (Jr)412030.0301

Kickoff and Punt Returns

Hickory Grove Christian has not entered any kickoff and punt returns stats.
Covenant Day

Kickoff and Punt Returns

#Athlete NameKO RetsYdsAvgLngP RetsYdsAvgLngFCKR Yds
Team Totals412832.055128
4Kruz Grigston (Jr)37324.34373
7Jaelan Pile (Sr)15555.05555
Hickory Grove Christian

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals530434
7Zach Pierce (So)44
8Gavin Thompson (Sr)21212
15Grant Powell (Sr)166
24Anthony Hawkins (Jr)21212
Covenant Day

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals4240327
4Kruz Grigston (Jr)1606
11J. Meacham (Sr)1606
12Will Andrews (Sr)212012
30Cole Williams (Sr)33
Hickory Grove Christian

PATs and Field Goals

#Athlete NamePATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
Team Totals441.04
7Zach Pierce (So)441.04
Covenant Day

PATs and Field Goals

#Athlete NamePATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
Team Totals34.802.03
30Cole Williams (Sr)34.802.03
Hickory Grove Christian

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals55
8Gavin Thompson (Sr)22
15Grant Powell (Sr)11
24Anthony Hawkins (Jr)22
Covenant Day

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals2204
4Kruz Grigston (Jr)101
11J. Meacham (Sr)11
12Will Andrews (Sr)22
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Recap Video

Game Story

North Carolina High School Football - Covenant Day held off by Hickory Grove Christian

November 3, 2023: Matthews, NC 28105

In Friday's non-league game, the Hickory Grove Christian Lions (Charlotte, NC) football team tipped the host Covenant Day Lions (Matthews, NC), by a final score of 34-27.

The Lions (9-2) will now prepare for their game against Asheville (Asheville, NC). The Cougars come into the non-league game with a 5-6 record. In their last game, Asheville was tipped by Hough (Cornelius, NC), 51-0, in a non-league game.

The Lions now sport a 5-6 record.

Austin RobertsLions Reporter
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  1. Check In

    2nd Quarter
    14 - 0 The scorer has checked in. HGCHS 14, CDHS 0
    Posted @ 7:31p
  2. 14 - 0

    Update

    Hickory Grove Christian2nd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Hickory Grove Christian - 3rd down, ~5 minutes to go, ball on Covenant Day's 20-yard line. HGCHS 14, CDHS 0
    Posted @ 7:40p
  3. 14 - 0

    Long Pass

    Hickory Grove Christian2nd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Hickory Grove Christian - #15 Grant Powell with a long pass to #13 Jahzir Dukes. Hickory Grove Christian has the ball on Covenant Day's 49-yard line. HGCHS 14, CDHS 0
    Posted @ 7:43p
  4. 14 - 0

    Turnover on Downs

    Covenant Day2nd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Hickory Grove Christian has turned possession over on downs. Covenant Day has the ball on Hickory Grove Christian's 50-yard line. HGCHS 14, CDHS 0
    Posted @ 7:44p
  5. 14 - 0

    Punt

    Hickory Grove Christian2nd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Covenant Day has punted to Hickory Grove Christian. Hickory Grove Christian has the ball on Covenant Day's 21-yard line. HGCHS 14, CDHS 0
    Posted @ 7:47p
  6. 14 - 0

    Punt

    Covenant Day2nd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Hickory Grove Christian has punted to Covenant Day. Covenant Day has the ball on Hickory Grove Christian's 40-yard line. HGCHS 14, CDHS 0
    Posted @ 7:53p
  7. 14 - 0

    Halftime

    Halftime
    HGCHS 14, CDHS 0
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 8:03p
  8. 14 - 7

    Score Correction

    Covenant DayHalftime
    Score correction for Covenant Day in Halftime. HGCHS 14, CDHS 7
    Posted @ 8:05p
  9. 14 - 7

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Hickory Grove Christian3rd Quarter
    Hickory Grove Christian to kick off to Covenant Day.
    Posted @ 8:17p
  10. 14 - 7

    Punt

    Hickory Grove Christian3rd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Covenant Day has punted to Hickory Grove Christian. Hickory Grove Christian has the ball on their own 45-yard line. HGCHS 14, CDHS 7
    Posted @ 8:22p
  11. 14 - 7

    Punt

    Covenant Day3rd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Hickory Grove Christian has punted to Covenant Day. Covenant Day has the ball on their own 5-yard line. HGCHS 14, CDHS 7
    Posted @ 8:25p
  12. 14 - 7

    Update

    Covenant Day3rd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Covenant Day - 2nd down, ~7 minutes to go, ball on their own 37-yard line. HGCHS 14, CDHS 7
    Posted @ 8:28p
  13. 14 - 7

    Update

    Covenant Day3rd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Covenant Day - 1st down, ~6 minutes to go, ball on their own 42-yard line. HGCHS 14, CDHS 7
    Posted @ 8:28p
  14. 14 - 7

    Update

    Covenant Day3rd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Covenant Day - 1st down, ~6 minutes to go, ball on Hickory Grove Christian's 48-yard line. HGCHS 14, CDHS 7
    Posted @ 8:29p
  15. 14 - 7

    Fumble Recovery

    Hickory Grove Christian3rd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Hickory Grove Christian recovered a fumble by Covenant Day and has the ball on their own 44-yard line. HGCHS 14, CDHS 7
    Posted @ 8:30p
  16. 20 - 7

    Rushing Touchdown

    Hickory Grove Christian3rd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Hickory Grove Christian - #24 Anthony Hawkins with a 56 Yd Rushing TD. HGCHS 20, CDHS 7
    Posted @ 8:31p
  17. 20 - 7

    Passing Two Point Conversion Failed

    Hickory Grove Christian3rd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Hickory Grove Christian - 2Pt Conversion Failed. HGCHS 20, CDHS 7
    Posted @ 8:31p
  18. 20 - 7

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Covenant Day3rd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Hickory Grove Christian kicked off to Covenant Day. Covenant Day has the ball on their own 26-yard line. HGCHS 20, CDHS 7
    Posted @ 8:35p
  19. 20 - 7

    Fumble Recovery

    Hickory Grove Christian3rd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Hickory Grove Christian recovered a fumble by Covenant Day and has the ball on Covenant Day's 36-yard line. HGCHS 20, CDHS 7
    Posted @ 8:38p
  20. 20 - 7

    Punt

    Covenant Day3rd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Hickory Grove Christian has punted to Covenant Day. Covenant Day has the ball on their own 40-yard line. HGCHS 20, CDHS 7
    Posted @ 8:46p
  21. 20 - 7

    Turnover on Downs

    Hickory Grove Christian3rd Quarter Under a minute
    Covenant Day has turned possession over on downs. Hickory Grove Christian has the ball on Covenant Day's 27-yard line. HGCHS 20, CDHS 7
    Posted @ 8:51p
  22. 20 - 7

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    HGCHS 20, CDHS 7
    Posted @ 8:51p
  23. 26 - 7

    Rushing Touchdown

    Hickory Grove Christian4th Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Hickory Grove Christian - 2 Yd Rushing TD. HGCHS 26, CDHS 7
    Posted @ 9:03p
  24. 27 - 7

    Made Point After

    Hickory Grove Christian4th Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Hickory Grove Christian - #7 Zach Pierce PAT Good. HGCHS 27, CDHS 7
    Posted @ 9:04p
  25. 27 - 7

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Covenant Day4th Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Hickory Grove Christian kicked off to Covenant Day. Covenant Day has the ball on Hickory Grove Christian's 46-yard line. HGCHS 27, CDHS 7
    Posted @ 9:06p
  26. 27 - 7

    Update

    Covenant Day4th Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Covenant Day - 1st down, ~6 minutes to go, ball on Hickory Grove Christian's 39-yard line. HGCHS 27, CDHS 7
    Posted @ 9:07p
  27. 27 - 7

    Update

    Covenant Day4th Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Covenant Day - 1st down, ~6 minutes to go, ball on their own 50-yard line. HGCHS 27, CDHS 7
    Posted @ 9:09p
  28. 27 - 7

    Update

    Covenant Day4th Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Covenant Day - 1st down, ~4 minutes to go, ball on Hickory Grove Christian's 22-yard line. HGCHS 27, CDHS 7
    Posted @ 9:11p
  29. 27 - 13

    Rushing Touchdown

    Covenant Day4th Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Covenant Day - 3 Yd Rushing TD. HGCHS 27, CDHS 13
    Posted @ 9:17p
  30. 27 - 14

    Made Point After

    Covenant Day4th Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Covenant Day - PAT Good. HGCHS 27, CDHS 14
    Posted @ 9:18p
  31. 27 - 14

    Possession Update

    Covenant Day4th Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Covenant Day takes over the ball on Hickory Grove Christian's 30-yard line. HGCHS 27, CDHS 14
    Posted @ 9:21p
  32. 27 - 20

    Passing Touchdown

    Covenant Day4th Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Covenant Day - Pass completed for a TD. HGCHS 27, CDHS 20
    Posted @ 9:21p
  33. 27 - 21

    Made Point After

    Covenant Day4th Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Covenant Day - PAT Good. HGCHS 27, CDHS 21
    Posted @ 9:21p
  34. 27 - 21

    Big Play - Onside Kick Recovery

    Covenant Day4th Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Covenant Day recovers an onside kick. Covenant Day has the ball on Hickory Grove Christian's 30-yard line. HGCHS 27, CDHS 21
    Posted @ 9:27p
  35. 27 - 27

    Rushing Touchdown

    Covenant Day4th Quarter Under a minute
    Covenant Day - #12 Will Andrews with a 3 Yd Rushing TD. HGCHS 27, CDHS 27
    Posted @ 9:35p
  36. 27 - 27

    Missed Point After

    Covenant Day4th Quarter Under a minute
    Covenant Day - PAT Missed. HGCHS 27, CDHS 27
    Posted @ 9:37p
  37. 27 - 27

    End of Regulation

    Overtime
    HGCHS 27, CDHS 27
    Posted @ 9:44p
  38. 27 - 27

    Missed FG

    Hickory Grove ChristianOvertime Under a minute
    Covenant Day turned over possession on a missed field goal. Hickory Grove Christian has the ball on Covenant Day's 10-yard line. HGCHS 27, CDHS 27
    Posted @ 9:53p
  39. 27 - 27

    End of Overtime 1

    2nd Overtime
    HGCHS 27, CDHS 27
    Posted @ 9:57p
  40. 33 - 27

    Rushing Touchdown

    Hickory Grove Christian2nd Overtime Under a minute
    Hickory Grove Christian - #24 Anthony Hawkins with a 7 Yd Rushing TD. HGCHS 33, CDHS 27
    Posted @ 9:59p
  41. 34 - 27

    Made Point After

    Hickory Grove Christian2nd Overtime Under a minute
    Hickory Grove Christian - #7 Zach Pierce PAT Good. HGCHS 34, CDHS 27
    Posted @ 10:01p
  42. 34 - 27

    End of Game

    Final
    HGCHS 34, CDHS 27
    Posted @ 10:05p

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Rankings & Records

Hickory Grove Christian (23-24)

NCClass
2154
OverallConferenceHomeAwayWin %Conference %PFPA
9-33-24-15-2.750.600389209

Covenant Day (23-24)

NCClass
2655
OverallConferenceHomeAwayWin %Conference %PFPA
5-63-23-32-3.455.600307259

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Hickory Grove Christian		9.812.67.82.632.4
Covenant Day		6.18.06.15.927.9

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Head-to-Head

  • Hickory Grove Christian won on 9/22/2023
    9/22 @ 7pQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
    Covenant Day07007
    HGCHS140141442

    The Covenant Day (Matthews, NC) varsity football team lost Friday's away conference game against Hickory Grove Christian (Charlotte, NC) by a score of 42-7.

    Box score
  • Hickory Grove Christian won on 11/3/2023
    11/3 @ 7pQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
    HGCHS----34
    Covenant Day----27

    The Hickory Grove Christian (Charlotte, NC) varsity football team won Friday's away playoff game against Covenant Day (Matthews, NC) by a score of 34-27.

    Box score

Team Stat Comparison

Hickory Grove ChristianCovenant Day
222.3Rushing Yards Per Game131.9
76.8Passing Yards Per Game150.8
299.0Total Yards Per Game282.7
69.9Tackles Per Game42.7
2.9Sacks Per Game2.3
32.3Points Per Game26.3

Team Leaders

Hickory Grove ChristianCovenant DayNational Avg.
#24 Anthony Hawkins169.2Rushing Yards Per Game#3 Calvin Girard52.420.6
#15 Grant Powell65.8Passing Yards Per Game#12 Will Andrews140.950.5
#24 Anthony Hawkins172.9Total Yards Per Game#12 Will Andrews184.736.9
#10 Ryan Quesinberry 8.3Tackles Per Game#71 Luke Graves9.62.7
#50 Michael Mccray0.7Sacks Per Game#71 Luke Graves1.20.2
#24 Anthony Hawkins14.7Points Per Game#7 Jaelan Pile9.22.1

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Hickory Grove Christian2-3Covenant Day3-1
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
10/6/23SouthLake Christian AcademyHickory Grove Christian(W) 2-0 (F)9/1/23SouthLake Christian AcademyCovenant Day(W) 54-6
10/13/23Hickory Grove ChristianAsheville Christian Academy(W) 54-289/15/23Covenant DayAsheville Christian Academy(W) 45-35
10/20/23High Point Christian AcademyHickory Grove Christian(L) 23-1310/27/23High Point Christian AcademyCovenant Day(W) 20-14
10/27/23Hickory Grove ChristianAsheville School (Independent)(L) 55-1210/6/23Asheville School (Independent)Covenant Day(L) 35-0
11/10/23Hickory Grove ChristianAsheville School (Independent)(L) 55-0

Record Breakdown

Hickory Grove Christian (23-24)

Covenant Day (23-24)
9-3
Overall
5-6
3-2
League
3-2
5-0
Non-League
2-3
2-0
Head to Head
0-2
2-3
Common Opponent
3-1
4-1
Home
3-3
5-2
Away
2-3
0-0
Neutral
0-0
1-1
Playoff
0-1
9-3
In-State
4-6
0-0
Out-of-State
1-0