Football Recap: Cornerstone Christian Crusaders vs. Southlands Christian Eagles
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Cornerstone Christian). They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the Southlands Christian Eagles 76-0 at home. Considering the Crusaders have won four games by more than 21 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Cornerstone Christian's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Matthew Huffman led the charge by rushing for 201 yards and three touchdowns on only ten carries. That's the most rushing yards Huffman has posted since back in October of 2023. The team also got some help courtesy of Dylan Kelly, who rushed for 134 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Cornerstone Christian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 569 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Cornerstone Christian didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Cooper Lewin.
Cornerstone Christian now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Southlands Christian, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cornerstone Christian will challenge Noli Indian at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Cornerstone Christian is facing Noli Indian at the right time seeing as Noli Indian is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Southlands Christian, they will face off against California Lutheran at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in California Lutheran's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last four contests.
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