Football Recap: New Hampstead Phoenix vs. Savannah Christian Raiders
If New Hampstead was riding high off their 56-35 takedown of South Effingham last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The New Hampstead Phoenix were outmatched by the Savannah Christian Raiders on the road and fell 35-7. While losing is never fun, the Phoenix can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia football rankings (they are ranked 89th, while the Raiders are ranked 30th).
Rashawn Truell threw for 62 yards on eight of 19 attempts.
Mason Brown was his top target, picking up 33 receiving yards.
Zo Smalls went supernova for Savannah Christian, rushing for 187 yards and three touchdowns. Smalls is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last nine games he's played dating back to last season.
New Hampstead's loss dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Savannah Christian, their victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-0.
New Hampstead will take on Effingham County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Savannah Christian, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Providence Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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