Football Recap: The Woodlands Christian Academy Warriors vs. Lutheran South Academy Pioneers
The Woodlands Christian Academy had to take a loss the last time they challenged Lutheran South Academy but Beau Ellis made sure they didn't get the same satisfaction on Friday. The Woodlands Christian Academy Warriors took down the Lutheran South Academy Pioneers 51-34 thanks in part to Ellis, who picked up 97 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 104 yards. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 70 yards.
Ellis was just one part of a punishing run game: The Woodlands Christian Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 456 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since the start of last season.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to The Woodlands Christian Academy's defensive line and their three sacks. Hudson Bardwell was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up twohimself.
Josh Pippillion and John LeBlanc certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Pippillion picked up 127 receiving yards and three touchdowns, while LeBlanc threw for 286 yards and four touchdowns. Pippillion has become a key player for Lutheran South Academy: the team is 4-1 when he posts at least two receiving touchdowns, but 1-3 otherwise. Lutheran South Academy also got help from Braeden Robinson, who showed off his sure hands for 112 receiving yards.
The win made it two in a row for The Woodlands Christian Academy and bumps their season record up to 7-2. As for Lutheran South Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-4 record this season.
The Woodlands Christian Academy will head out to take on Fort Bend Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Fort Bend Christian Academy is on a three-game streak of home wins, The Woodlands Christian Academy a three-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field. As for Lutheran South Academy, they will host Cypress Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Lutheran South Academy is facing Cypress Christian at the right time seeing as Cypress Christian is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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