Football Recap: Model Secondary School for the Deaf Eagles vs. Delaware County Christian Knights
Model Secondary School for the Deaf suffered their biggest defeat since August 26, 2023 on Saturday. They were outmatched by the Delaware County Christian Knights on the road and fell 42-14. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Knights apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Model Secondary School for the Deaf lost, don't look at Pax Holcomb. Despite the final result, he rushed for 133 yards and two touchdowns on only 14 carries, and also threw for 111 yards on only nine passes. The dominant performance gave Holcomb a new career-high in rushing yards.
Sam Dixon was nothing short of spectacular for Delaware County Christian: he rushed for 172 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 61 yards and two touchdowns.
Having lost for the first time this season, Model Secondary School for the Deaf fell to 2-1.
Model Secondary School for the Deaf will be playing at home against Mercersburg Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Delaware County Christian, they are headed away from home for the first time to square off against Coventry Christian at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Delaware County Christian is no doubt hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
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