Football Recap: Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian Comes Up Short

By Team Reports Oct 17, 2024, 2:30pm

Football Recap: Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian Braves vs. Greenwood Christian Academy Cougars

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After flying high against Vanlue last Saturday, Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian came back down to earth. The Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian Braves took a blow against the Greenwood Christian Academy Cougars on Saturday, falling 38-7. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Braves of the 35-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.

Despite the defeat, Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian saw an underclassman step up: Chip Bennett rushed for 88 yards and a touchdown.

Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian wouldn't let Greenwood Christian Academy keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian can thank Johnny Plant and Nash Blasius for forcing both of them. Plant is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season.

Evan Mcintire was his usual excellent self, rushing for 106 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries, while also picking up 36 receiving yards and a touchdown for Greenwood Christian Academy. Trey Dobson was another key player, throwing for 164 yards and two touchdowns.

Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian dropped their record down to 1-6 with the loss, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Greenwood Christian Academy, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 6-2.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian will welcome Fremont at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian is facing Fremont at the right time seeing as Fremont is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Greenwood Christian Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Indianapolis Shortridge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Greenwood Christian Academy knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past six contests -- so hopefully Indianapolis Shortridge likes a good challenge.

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