If Columbus Crusaders was riding high off their 48-0 takedown of Grand Valley Christian P last Saturday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. Columbus Crusaders fell 50-42 to the Northern Virginia HomeSchool Centurions on Saturday. While losing is never fun, Columbus Crusaders can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' football rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 540th in Ohio, while Northern Virginia HomeSchool is ranked 201st in Virginia).
When it comes to explaining why Columbus Crusaders lost, don't look at Ezekiel Bowie. Despite the final result, he rushed for 231 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 12.8 yards per carry. Bowie really tore up the turf during one magnificent 77-yard run. Braden Miller was in the mix as well, providing Columbus Crusaders with two touchdowns.
Even though they lost, Columbus Crusaders was moving up and down the field and finished the game with 418 total yards. That's the most total yards they've posted since back in August of 2023.
A big part of the victory came down to the chemistry between Gabe Drown and his top target Sheppard Jones. Drown threw for 469 yards and seven touchdowns while picking up 11.4 yards per attempt while Jones picked up 242 receiving yards and three touchdowns. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in total yards. Luke Moser did his part for the team as well, scoring a TD off of 90 receiving yards.
Columbus Crusaders' loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
Columbus Crusaders will face off against Peebles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Columbus Crusaders will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. As for Northern Virginia HomeSchool, they will take on Revolution at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Northern Virginia HomeSchool will be looking to extend their current 12-game winning streak dating back to last season.
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