Football Preview: Northwest Christian Crusaders vs. Eastmark Firebirds
The Northwest Christian Crusaders will take on the Eastmark Firebirds at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Northwest Christian has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 114 points over their last three contests.
Northwest Christian is headed into the game having just posted their closest win since September 22, 2023 on Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Peoria , sneaking past 31-28. The score was all tied up 21-21 at the break, but the Crusaders were the better team in the second half.
Northwest Christian's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Laki Wallwork led the charge by throwing for 229 yards and two touchdowns while completing 72.2% of his passes. Devon Helmer was Wallwork's top target, picking up 111 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Eastmark has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 9.75 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They took a blow against Arizona College Prep, falling 34-0. Having soared to a lofty 51 points in the game before, the Firebirds' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Northwest Christian's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Eastmark, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.
Northwest Christian skirted past Eastmark 37-35 when the teams last played back in September of 2023. Does Northwest Christian have another victory up their sleeve, or will Eastmark turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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