It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Grace Christian Academy had no problem doing just that on Friday. They walked away with a 35-28 victory over the Northpoint Christian Trojans. Grace Christian Academy's win was all the more impressive since the Trojans were averaging only 14.91 points allowed on the season.
Leading Grace Christian Academy to victory were Weston Edmondson and Terrion Thomas. Edmondson rushed for 68 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries, while Thomas gained 226 total yards and two touchdowns. Those 68 rushing yards gave Edmondson a new career-high.
Grace Christian Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 220 rushing yards. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 108.2 rushing yards per game earlier this season, but in their last five matchups they've averaged 176.
Despite the loss, Northpoint Christian had strong showings from Damontae' Dillard #22 Rb / Slot, who rushed for 147 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.4 yards per carry, and Justin Henderson, who rushed for 143 yards and two touchdowns. Dillard #22 Rb / Slot's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 124 rushing yards.
Grace Christian Academy's record now sits at 9-2. As for Northpoint Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-5.
Grace Christian Academy will face off against Christ Presbyterian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Christ Presbyterian Academy will roll in looking for their 12th straight victory, something Grace Christian Academy surely won't give up without a fight. Northpoint Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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