Football Recap: Arlington Heights Christian Starts off Right with Win over Benavides

By Team Reports Sep 11, 2024, 12:38pm

Football Recap: Arlington Heights Christian Lions vs. Benavides Eagles

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Arlington Heights Christian had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They strolled past the Benavides Eagles with points to spare, taking the game 41-25. For the Lions, this counts as revenge for the 55-37 loss the Eagles walked away with the last time they faced one another back in October of 2023.

Kegan Setliff was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 228 yards and five touchdowns on only ten carries. His longest rush was for an impressive 62 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.

Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Arlington Heights Christian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 238 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.

Arlington Heights Christian will challenge Victoria Gators HomeSchool at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Benavides, they will take on Jubilee Brownsville at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.

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