With a playoff game on the line, Robert Toombs Christian Academy rose to the challenge on Friday. Everything went their way against the Flint River Academy Wildcats as they made off with a 28-6 win. Considering the Crusaders have won three games by more than 21 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Christian Mixon was his usual excellent self, rushing for 133 yards on only seven carries, while also throwing for 98 yards and two touchdowns on only six passes. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards. Backing up that air attack was Drew Edwards, who rushed for 80 yards.
Robert Toombs Christian Academy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jayden Toole and Edwards. Another thorn in Flint River Academy's side was Bray Williamson, who made 14 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Robert Toombs Christian Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 393 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 155 rushing yards in eight consecutive contests.
Robert Toombs Christian Academy's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-7. As for Flint River Academy, they moved to 9-1 with that loss, which also ended their 21-game winning streak.
After each having a week off, Robert Toombs Christian Academy and Edmund Burke Academy will dust off their jerseys to challenge one another on November 22nd. Edmund Burke Academy will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Robert Toombs Christian Academy surely won't give up without a fight. Flint River Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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