Football Recap: Old Plank Christian Academy's Losing Streak Snapped at Four Games

By Team Reports Oct 15, 2024, 10:26am

Football Recap: Old Plank Christian Academy Defenders vs. Hilliard Red Flashes

Old Plank Christian Academy's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They never let the Hilliard Red Flashes onto the board and left with a 19-0 victory. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Defenders as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.

Among those leading the charge was Troy Howell, who rushed for 125 yards, and also threw for 29 yards and a touchdown. Nicolas Barbosa was another key player, rushing for 66 yards and a touchdown.

He was just one part of a punishing run game: Old Plank Christian Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 305 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hilliard only rushed for 69.

Old Plank Christian Academy's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-4. As for Hilliard, their loss was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-6.

Old Plank Christian Academy has already played their next contest, a 36-0 win against Young Kids In Motion on the 11th. As for Hilliard, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 51-44 defeat against Hamilton County on the 11th.

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