Football Recap: Charlotte Christian Knights vs. Charlotte Country Day School Buccaneers
Charlotte Christian won the last time they faced Charlotte Country Day School, and things went their way on Friday too. The Charlotte Christian Knights simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Charlotte Country Day School Buccaneers 42-7. Given the Knights' advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 19th, while the Buccaneers are ranked 158th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Charlotte Christian was led to victory by Jamal Rule and Owen Farrell. Rule gained 246 total yards and three touchdowns, while Farrell threw for 179 yards and three touchdowns while completing 71.4% of his passes. Rule is also crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 131 every time he's taken the field this season.
Charlotte Christian's defense stepped up as well, laying out Khalel Wright. six times. The heavy lifting was done by Corban Hall and Ryder Kilgannon, who racked up four sacks between them. Kilgannon also set a new season high mark in total tackles with 12.
Charlotte Christian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 260 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Charlotte Country Day School only rushed for 110.
Despite the loss, Charlotte Country Day School still got an impressive performance from Wright, who rushed for 92 yards, and also threw for 119 yards and a touchdown while completing 81.3% of his passes. 93 of those passing yards were hauled in by Braylon Clark.
Charlotte Christian pushed their record up to 6-3 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Charlotte Country Day School, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-6.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Charlotte Christian and Metrolina Christian Academy are set to duel on Friday. Charlotte Christian's defense has only allowed 14 points per game this season, so Metrolina Christian Academy's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Charlotte Country Day School, they will head out on the road to take on Providence Day at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Providence Day is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 39.1 points per game this season.
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