Football Recap: High Point Christian Academy Cougars vs. Hickory Grove Christian Lions
High Point Christian Academy's offense rose to the challenge against a Lions defense that boasted an average of only 14.29 points allowed on Friday. The High Point Christian Academy Cougars blew past the Hickory Grove Christian Lions 41-0 at home. The victory was just business as usual for the Cougars, who after eight games remain undefeated this season.
Jaylen Moore was his usual excellent self, rushing for 144 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 8.0 yards per carry. Moore is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 100 every time he's taken the field this season. Toot Clay made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, High Point Christian Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 250 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hickory Grove Christian only rushed for 80.
One reason for the win was High Point Christian Academy's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. In fact, those sacks all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Micah Russell.
Despite the loss, Hickory Grove Christian still got an impressive performance from Anthony Hawkins Jr., who rushed for 101 yards, and also picked up 31 receiving yards.
High Point Christian Academy's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-0. As for Hickory Grove Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 5-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. High Point Christian Academy will stay at home for another week and welcome Covenant Day at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. High Point Christian Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 45.8 points per game this season. As for Hickory Grove Christian, they will host Asheville School (Independent) at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Asheville School (Independent) also hasn't been messing around on offense: they've averged 34.2 points per game.
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