Football Recap: Valley Christian Defenders vs. Heritage Christian Warriors
Valley Christian had won three straight home games and Austin Abrahams did his part to make it four on Friday. The Valley Christian Defenders enjoyed a cozy 35-18 win over the Heritage Christian Warriors thanks in part to Abrahams, who rushed for 68 yards and three touchdowns, and also threw for 95 yards and a touchdown while completing 83.3% of his passes. He didn't just play on offense: he also made four total tackles (1.0 for loss) and defended a pass in addition to snagging an interception which he returned one-yard for a touchdown.
He rushed for 68 yards and three touchdowns, and also threw for 95 yards and a touchdown while completing 83.3% of his passes.
Lucas Witt was his top target, picking up 43 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Heritage Christian's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Josiah Allen, who picked up 118 receiving yards and a touchdown. Allen showed off some serious burst, cutting upfield on a catch for 64 yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Hudson Gerhardt, who threw for 207 yards and two touchdowns.
Valley Christian's victory bumped their record up to 7-2. As for Heritage Christian, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-5 record this season.
Valley Christian wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 29-0 loss against Ontario Christian on the 1st. Heritage Christian has also already played their next contest, a 42-21 defeat against Capistrano Valley Christian on the 1st.
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