Football Recap: Athens Christian Eagles vs. Heritage Hawks
Athens Christian can finally bid farewell to their 12-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Friday. They blew past the Heritage Hawks, posting a 56-12 win at home.
Athens Christian found their leader in underclassman Layden Bryson, who rushed for 125 yards and three touchdowns on only nine carries, and also threw for 228 yards and three touchdowns. Bryson Campbell was Bryson's top target, picking up 154 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Athens Christian didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Campbell, Conner Zwirm, and Jordan Rosa picked up one apiece.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Athens Christian was moving up and down the field and finished the game with 514 total yards. That's the most total yards they've posted since was before the start of last season.
Athens Christian's victory ended a seven-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-1. As for Heritage, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Athens Christian will head out on the road to face off against Strong Rock Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Athens Christian is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Heritage, they will challenge King's Ridge Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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