Middle Tennessee Christian's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They came out on top against the Grace Christian Academy Lions by a score of 21-14. That's more bragging rights for the Cougars, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Briggs Boyd was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 133 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.3 yards per carry, and also threw for 217 yards and two touchdowns. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards. Shy Murphy was another key player, gaining 156 total yards and a touchdown.
When it comes to explaining why Grace Christian Academy lost, don't look at Knox Lambert. Despite the final result, he threw for 255 yards and two touchdowns.
Middle Tennessee Christian's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Grace Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Middle Tennessee Christian is taking a road trip to take on Clarksville Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Middle Tennessee Christian is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road dating back to last season. As for Grace Christian Academy, they will venture away from home to face off against Friendship Christian at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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