Football Recap: Arlington Heights Christian Triumphant Thanks to a Strong Effort from Kegan Setliff

By Team Reports Sep 18, 2024, 5:10pm

Football Recap: Arlington Heights Christian Lions vs. Victoria Gators HomeSchool Gators

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Arlington Heights Christian won the last time they faced Victoria Gators HomeSchool, and things went their way on Friday too. The Arlington Heights Christian Lions breezed by the Victoria Gators HomeSchool Gators at home to the tune of 59-19. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Lions.

Kegan Setliff had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 229 yards and six touchdowns on only ten carries, and also threw for 97 yards and two touchdowns. His longest rush was for an incredible 77 yards.

Arlington Heights Christian's defense stepped up as well, laying out the QB eight times. In that department, Setliff was the leader with four sacks. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards.

Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Arlington Heights Christian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 289 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Victoria Gators HomeSchool only rushed for 84.

Victoria Gators HomeSchool's loss came despite strong showings from Eli Grafmyer and Landen Smith. Grafmyer gained 92 total yards and a touchdown, while Smith rushed for ten yards and a touchdown.

Arlington Heights Christian's victory bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Victoria Gators HomeSchool, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.

Arlington Heights Christian will host Winston at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Victoria Gators HomeSchool, they will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Runge at 7:00 p.m.

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