Football Preview: Redding Christian Lions vs. Modoc Braves
The Redding Christian Lions will head out to challenge the Modoc Braves at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Modoc took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Redding Christian, who comes in off a win.
Having struggled with eight defeats in a row dating back to last season, Redding Christian finally turned things around against Mt. Shasta on Friday. They blew past the Bears, posting a 41-0 win on the road. The Lions' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Redding Christian's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Wyatt Shaw, who threw for 224 yards and four touchdowns while completing 95.7% of his passes. Levi Putnam helped Shaw out on the ground, rushing for 78 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries, while also picking up 69 receiving yards.
Redding Christian's defense stepped up as well, laying out the QB five times. The heavy lifting was done by Darren Goodman and Brodie Ogden, who racked up all five sacks between them.
Meanwhile, Modoc was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Friday as they fell 18-13 to Fall River.
Redding Christian's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Modoc, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Redding Christian lost to Modoc on the road by a decisive 38-22 margin in their previous meeting back in October of 2023. Can Redding Christian avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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