Football Recap: Everson Mathis Leads Village Christian to Victory over Heritage Christian

By Team Reports Oct 17, 2024, 3:52pm

Football Recap: Village Christian Crusaders vs. Heritage Christian Warriors

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After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Northview, Village Christian was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They strolled past the Heritage Christian Warriors with points to spare, taking the game 36-21. The Crusaders' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Everson Mathis continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 173 yards and two touchdowns, while also throwing for 142 yards and three touchdowns.

They were just one part of a punishing run game: Village Christian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 350 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.

Village Christian didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Preston Mathis and Evan Gonzales.

Village Christian moved to 2-4 with that win, which also ended their four-game losing streak. As for Heritage Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 4-2.

Village Christian has already played their next matchup, a 64-22 victory against Capistrano Valley Christian on the 11th. As for Heritage Christian, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 28-21 defeat against Ontario Christian on the 11th.

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