Football Recap: Winona Christian Piles Up the Points Against Benton Academy

By Team Reports Sep 30, 2024, 6:32am

Football Recap: Winona Christian Stars vs. Benton Academy Raiders

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Winona Christian waltzed into their matchup on Friday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Benton Academy Raiders 41-0 at home. The Stars might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five games by 27 points or more this season.

Will Irwin continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 93 yards and four touchdowns on only five carries.

Winona Christian'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 Zack Bledsoe and Hudson Wood.

Winona Christian's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-1. As for Benton Academy, they are on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.

Winona Christian will host Ethel at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Winona Christian's defense has only allowed 13.5 points per game this season, so Ethel's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Benton Academy, they will be playing at home against Manchester Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Benton Academy is facing Manchester Academy at the right time seeing as Manchester Academy is stuck on a five-game losing streak.

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