With a playoff game on the line, Pusch Ridge Christian Academy rose to the challenge on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Paradise Honors Panthers 38-6. Considering the Lions have won ten matchups by more than 27 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy had a senior duo take command as Blake Reed rushed for 86 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries and Jacob Newborn threw for 165 yards and three touchdowns. That's the most rushing yards Reed has posted since back in September.
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Elliott Lovett.
The victory (which was Pusch Ridge Christian Academy's tenth in a row) raised their record to 11-1. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 39.3 points. As for Paradise Honors, they moved to 7-5 with that defeat, which also ended their five-game winning streak.
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy will face off against Benjamin Franklin at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both have allowed few points on average, (Pusch Ridge Christian Academy: 5.7, Benjamin Franklin: 11.2) so any points scored will be well earned. Paradise Honors does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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