Football Recap: New Orleans Home School S Comes Up Short Despite Gavin Carney's Strong Performance

By Team Reports Sep 30, 2024, 7:42am

Football Recap: New Orleans Home School S Saints vs. Heritage Christian Academy Warriors

New Orleans Home School S lost against Heritage Christian Academy on September 6th, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The New Orleans Home School S Saints took a 26-18 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Heritage Christian Academy Warriors.

Despite the loss, New Orleans Home School S still got an impressive performance from Gavin Carney, who picked up 188 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 70 yards. Carney was no stranger to the big play, connecting on a big catch that went for 65 yards. Another player making a difference was Samuel Smith, who rushed for 54 yards and two touchdowns.

New Orleans Home School S's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Smith and Carney. Smith has been hot recently, having posted two or more rushing touchdowns the last three times he's played.

Daniel Lincoln was his usual excellent self, rushing for 209 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries for Heritage Christian Academy. Lincoln also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing a fumble and making seven total tackles in addition to snagging an interception which he returned one-yard for a touchdown.

New Orleans Home School S's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Heritage Christian Academy, the win got them back to even at 3-3.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. New Orleans Home School S will challenge Magnolia at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Heritage Christian Academy, they will square off against Christ Covenant at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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