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Calvary DaySavannah Christian
Cavaliers
42
Raiders
21

The Savannah Christian (Savannah, GA) varsity football team lost Friday's home conference game against Calvary Day (Savannah, GA) by a score of 42-21.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Calvary Day71471442
Savannah Christian7140021
Final score provided by D. Gross.
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Game Stats

Calvary Day (23-24)

Savannah Christian (23-24)

Calvary Day

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals1420244.70017.411107.1
4Jake Merklinger (Sr)1420244.70017.411107.1
Savannah Christian

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals51183.45516.671.4
3Blaise Thomas (So)51183.45516.671.4
Calvary Day

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals201256.303
1Edward Coleman (Jr)461.50
3T. Blackshear (Jr)11313.00
4Jake Merklinger (Sr)10777.702
9Chase Lucas (Sr)263.001
22T. Strowbridge (Sr)3237.70
Savannah Christian

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals331223.701
3Blaise Thomas (So)8394.901
4Zo Smalls (Jr)24833.50
11Kenry Wall (Jr)100.00
Calvary Day

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals1424417.41
3T. Blackshear (Jr)811214.0
6Caden Arnold (Sr)34314.31
9Chase Lucas (Sr)11717.0
10Michael Smith (Sr)27236.0
Savannah Christian

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals58316.61
2Logan Brooking (Jr)133.0
9David Bucey (Sr)34515.01
11Kenry Wall (Jr)13535.0
Calvary Day

Offensive Fumbles and Pancake Blocks

#Athlete NameFumLostPnk Blk
Team Totals11
4Jake Merklinger (Sr)11

Offensive Fumbles and Pancake Blocks

Savannah Christian has not entered any offensive fumbles and pancake blocks stats.
Calvary Day

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals1252441096484
1Edward Coleman (Jr)66
3T. Blackshear (Jr)13112125
4Jake Merklinger (Sr)7777
6Caden Arnold (Sr)43676116
9Chase Lucas (Sr)61723
10Michael Smith (Sr)7272
22T. Strowbridge (Sr)234265
Savannah Christian

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals1228386291
2Logan Brooking (Jr)33
3Blaise Thomas (So)3939
4Zo Smalls (Jr)8383
6Jamari Mcivory (Sr)8686
9David Bucey (Sr)4545
11Kenry Wall (Jr)03535
Calvary Day

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals125244244369
1Edward Coleman (Jr)66
3T. Blackshear (Jr)13112125
4Jake Merklinger (Sr)77244321
6Caden Arnold (Sr)4343
9Chase Lucas (Sr)61723
10Michael Smith (Sr)7272
22T. Strowbridge (Sr)2323
Savannah Christian

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals1228383205
2Logan Brooking (Jr)33
3Blaise Thomas (So)3983122
4Zo Smalls (Jr)8383
9David Bucey (Sr)4545
11Kenry Wall (Jr)03535
Calvary Day

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals3234665.5
3T. Blackshear (Jr)11
7Cutter Powell (Jr)4371.5
8Brody Dawson (Jr)426
9Chase Lucas (Sr)3710
10Michael Smith (Sr)112
21Daimir Hicks (So)3141.0
22T. Strowbridge (Sr)325
33Q. Morris jr. (Sr)87151.5
52Jordan Davis (Sr)257.5
60Jay Varner (So)123
85W. Mathis Jr. (Jr)2461.0
Savannah Christian

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals3723606.0
1Jaden Miles (Jr)5510
2Logan Brooking (Jr)111.0
5Noah Stone (Sr)22
6Jamari Mcivory (Sr)55
9David Bucey (Sr)3141.0
11Kenry Wall (Jr)22
15Athen Hudspeth (So)325
17Charlie Yannett (Sr)11
18Ladamion Guyton (Fr)5491.0
52Isaiah Redmond (So)527
55Reid Penrose (So)4371.0
76Davian Melton (So)22
95Elijah Griffin (Jr)2352.0
Calvary Day

Sacks

#Athlete NameSacksYdlHurs
Team Totals3.55
7Cutter Powell (Jr)1.5
33Q. Morris jr. (Sr)1.51
52Jordan Davis (Sr).5
85W. Mathis Jr. (Jr)4

Sacks

Savannah Christian has not entered any sacks stats.
Calvary Day

Defensive Statistics

#Athlete NameIntInt YdsAvgPDFmb RecFR YdsCausBlk PntsBlk FGs
Team Totals32
2Amare Drew (Sr)1
3T. Blackshear (Jr)1
10Michael Smith (Sr)1
20Emerson Lewis (Fr)1
21Daimir Hicks (So)1
Savannah Christian

Defensive Statistics

#Athlete NameIntInt YdsAvgPDFmb RecFR YdsCausBlk PntsBlk FGs
Team Totals18686.011
6Jamari Mcivory (Sr)18686.0
9David Bucey (Sr)1
52Isaiah Redmond (So)1
Calvary Day

Kickoffs

#Athlete NameKOYdsAvgLngTB
Team Totals739055.7754
40Grady Shiver (So)739055.7754
Savannah Christian

Kickoffs

#Athlete NameKOYdsAvgLngTB
Team Totals44010.0
32Kaden Cheatham (Sr)44010.0
Calvary Day

Punts

#Athlete NamePYdsAvgLngIn 20
Team Totals26532.537
4Jake Merklinger (Sr)26532.537
Savannah Christian

Punts

#Athlete NamePYdsAvgLngIn 20
Team Totals4358.841
32Kaden Cheatham (Sr)4358.841
Calvary Day

Kickoff and Punt Returns

#Athlete NameKO RetsYdsAvgLngP RetsYdsAvgLngFCKR Yds
Team Totals210954.567166.0115
6Caden Arnold (Sr)16767.067166.073
22T. Strowbridge (Sr)14242.042

Kickoff and Punt Returns

Savannah Christian has not entered any kickoff and punt returns stats.
Calvary Day

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals636642
4Jake Merklinger (Sr)21212
6Caden Arnold (Sr)21212
9Chase Lucas (Sr)166
10Michael Smith (Sr)166
40Grady Shiver (So)66
Savannah Christian

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals318321
3Blaise Thomas (So)166
6Jamari Mcivory (Sr)166
9David Bucey (Sr)166
19Ethan Byrd (Sr)33
Calvary Day

PATs and Field Goals

#Athlete NamePATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
Team Totals661.06
40Grady Shiver (So)661.06
Savannah Christian

PATs and Field Goals

#Athlete NamePATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
Team Totals331.03
19Ethan Byrd (Sr)331.03
Calvary Day

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals31116
4Jake Merklinger (Sr)22
6Caden Arnold (Sr)112
9Chase Lucas (Sr)11
10Michael Smith (Sr)11
Savannah Christian

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals1113
3Blaise Thomas (So)11
6Jamari Mcivory (Sr)11
9David Bucey (Sr)11
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Recap Video

Game Story

Georgia High School Football - Calvary Day prevails Savannah Christian

September 22, 2023: Savannah, GA 31408

The crowd at Friday's league contest between the Calvary Day Cavaliers (Savannah, GA) and the host Savannah Christian Raiders (Savannah, GA), observed Calvary Day's football squad defeat Savannah Christian by a count of 42-21.

The Cavaliers now own a 5-0 record. They play next when they travel to Johnson for a AAA Region 3 contest on Friday, September 29. Calvary Day will encounter a Atomsmashers squad coming off a 42-14 league loss to Liberty County (Hinesville, GA). The Atomsmashers record now stands at 2-3.

Coming up next, the Raiders encounter the Long County Blue Tide (Ludowici, GA) in a AAA Region 3 contest, on Friday, September 29. Savannah Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 3-2 season record. The Blue Tide go into the contest with a 3-2 record after their 17-14 league loss to Savannah Country Day (Savannah, GA).

David GrossRaiders Reporter
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  1. Check In

    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. CDHS 0, SCHS 0
    Posted @ 7:26p

  2. Game Attendance

    Attendance At least 1,000
    Posted @ 7:26p

  3. Field Conditions

    Field Conditions Dry
    Posted @ 7:26p

  4. Weather Conditions

    Weather Conditions Fair
    Posted @ 7:26p
  5. 0 - 0

    Start of Game

    Calvary Day1st Quarter
    Calvary Day kicking off to Savannah Christian.
    Posted @ 7:34p
  6. 0 - 6

    Pick-6

    Savannah Christian1st Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Savannah Christian - Pick 6! #6 Jamari Mcivory with a 85-yard return. CDHS 0, SCHS 6
    Posted @ 7:43p
  7. 0 - 7

    Made Point After

    Savannah Christian1st Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Savannah Christian - #19 Ethan Byrd PAT Good. CDHS 0, SCHS 7
    Posted @ 7:44p
  8. 6 - 7

    Kick Return Touchdown

    Calvary Day1st Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Calvary Day - #6 Caden Arnold with a 65 Yd Kick Return for a TD. CDHS 6, SCHS 7
    Posted @ 7:52p
  9. 7 - 7

    Made Point After

    Calvary Day1st Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Calvary Day - #40 Grady Shiver PAT Good. CDHS 7, SCHS 7
    Posted @ 7:52p
  10. 7 - 7

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    CDHS 7, SCHS 7
    Posted @ 8:03p
  11. 7 - 13

    Rushing Touchdown

    Savannah Christian2nd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Savannah Christian - #3 Blaise Thomas with a 33 Yd Rushing TD. CDHS 7, SCHS 13
    Posted @ 8:08p
  12. 7 - 14

    Made Point After

    Savannah Christian2nd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Savannah Christian - #19 Ethan Byrd PAT Good. CDHS 7, SCHS 14
    Posted @ 8:08p
  13. 13 - 14

    Rushing Touchdown

    Calvary Day2nd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Calvary Day - #4 Jake Merklinger with a 1 Yd Rushing TD. CDHS 13, SCHS 14
    Posted @ 8:23p
  14. 14 - 14

    Made Point After

    Calvary Day2nd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Calvary Day - #40 Grady Shiver PAT Good. CDHS 14, SCHS 14
    Posted @ 8:23p
  15. 20 - 14

    Passing Touchdown

    Calvary Day2nd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Calvary Day - #4 Jake Merklinger 20 Yd pass completed to #6 Caden Arnold for a TD. CDHS 20, SCHS 14
    Posted @ 8:26p
  16. 21 - 14

    Made Point After

    Calvary Day2nd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Calvary Day - #40 Grady Shiver PAT Good. CDHS 21, SCHS 14
    Posted @ 8:26p
  17. 21 - 20

    Passing Touchdown

    Savannah Christian2nd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Savannah Christian - #3 Blaise Thomas 20 Yd pass completed to #9 David Bucey for a TD. CDHS 21, SCHS 20
    Posted @ 8:34p
  18. 21 - 21

    Made Point After

    Savannah Christian2nd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Savannah Christian - #19 Ethan Byrd PAT Good. CDHS 21, SCHS 21
    Posted @ 8:35p
  19. 21 - 21

    Halftime

    Halftime
    CDHS 21, SCHS 21
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 8:48p
  20. 21 - 21

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Savannah Christian3rd Quarter
    Savannah Christian to kick off to Calvary Day.
    Posted @ 9:11p
  21. 27 - 21

    Rushing Touchdown

    Calvary Day3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Calvary Day - #9 Chase Lucas with a 5 Yd Rushing TD. CDHS 27, SCHS 21
    Posted @ 9:27p
  22. 28 - 21

    Made Point After

    Calvary Day3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Calvary Day - #40 Grady Shiver PAT Good. CDHS 28, SCHS 21
    Posted @ 9:27p
  23. 28 - 21

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    CDHS 28, SCHS 21
    Posted @ 9:34p
  24. 34 - 21

    Rushing Touchdown

    Calvary Day4th Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Calvary Day - #4 Jake Merklinger with a 9 Yd Rushing TD. CDHS 34, SCHS 21
    Posted @ 9:57p
  25. 35 - 21

    Made Point After

    Calvary Day4th Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Calvary Day - #40 Grady Shiver PAT Good. CDHS 35, SCHS 21
    Posted @ 9:57p
  26. 41 - 21

    Pick-6

    Calvary Day4th Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Calvary Day - Pick 6! #10 Michael Smith with a 40-yard return. CDHS 41, SCHS 21
    Posted @ 10:01p
  27. 42 - 21

    Made Point After

    Calvary Day4th Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Calvary Day - #40 Grady Shiver PAT Good. CDHS 42, SCHS 21
    Posted @ 10:01p
  28. 42 - 21

    End of Game

    Final
    CDHS 42, SCHS 21
    Posted @ 10:10p

Highlight Videos

  • Play video icon Walter Mathis Jr.'s highlights Savannah Christian Preparatory School 0:28
  • Play video icon Jake Merklinger's highlights Savannah Christian Preparatory School 0:23

Scoretracker Providers

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Rankings & Records

Calvary Day (23-24)

GAClass
382
OverallRegionHomeAwayNeutralWin %Region %PFPA
13-17-06-05-02-1.9291.000635122

Savannah Christian (23-24)

GAClass
463
OverallRegionHomeAwayNeutralWin %Region %PFPA
12-36-14-16-12-1.800.857628294

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4OT1Final
Calvary Day		15.815.610.85.3-45.4
Savannah Christian		14.516.05.14.428.041.9

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Team Stat Comparison

Calvary DaySavannah Christian
169.7Rushing Yards Per Game252.7
218.9Passing Yards Per Game134.2
388.6Total Yards Per Game386.9
51.4Tackles Per Game67.6
1.9Sacks Per Game3.1
42.3Points Per Game41.0

Team Leaders

Calvary DaySavannah ChristianNational Avg.
#22 Trevor Strowbridge39.0Rushing Yards Per Game#4 Zo Smalls126.920.6
#4 Jake Merklinger232.9Passing Yards Per Game#3 Blaise Thomas131.250.5
#4 Jake Merklinger266.7Total Yards Per Game#3 Blaise Thomas140.136.9
#7 Cutter Powell6.8Tackles Per Game#1 Jaden Miles9.72.7
#74 Jj Lawson1.0Sacks Per Game#95 Elijah Griffin1.30.2
#22 Trevor Strowbridge7.5Points Per Game#4 Zo Smalls13.62.1

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Calvary Day7-1Savannah Christian7-1
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
8/18/23IslandsCalvary Day(W) 49-88/24/23IslandsSavannah Christian(W) 56-14
9/15/23Liberty CountyCalvary Day(W) 57-711/2/23Savannah ChristianLiberty County(W) 63-21
9/29/23Calvary DayJohnson(W) 56-010/6/23JohnsonSavannah Christian(W) 42-6
10/6/23GrovesCalvary Day(W) 60-010/27/23GrovesSavannah Christian(W) 56-0
10/20/23Calvary DaySavannah Country Day(W) 49-09/15/23Savannah ChristianSavannah Country Day(W) 35-0
10/27/23Calvary DayLong County(W) 35-09/29/23Savannah ChristianLong County(W) 42-32
11/3/23BeachCalvary Day(W) 1-010/20/23Savannah ChristianBeach(W) 55-6
12/1/23Cedar GroveCalvary Day(L) 49-4212/13/23Cedar GroveSavannah Christian(L) 49-28

Record Breakdown

Calvary Day (23-24)

Savannah Christian (23-24)
13-1
Overall
12-3
7-0
League
6-1
3-0
Non-League
2-1
1-0
Head to Head
0-1
7-1
Common Opponent
7-1
6-0
Home
4-1
5-0
Away
6-1
2-1
Neutral
2-1
3-1
Playoff
4-1
12-1
In-State
11-3
1-0
Out-of-State
1-0