Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Russell Christian Academy). They claimed a resounding 68-8 victory over the North River Christian Chargers at home. The Warriors might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matches by 29 points or more this season.
Russell Christian Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ty Jones led the charge by rushing for 141 yards and four touchdowns on only seven carries. Jones' rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his 14th straight game with at least 106 rushing yards dating back to last season. Bo Morphis was another key player, rushing for 122 yards and a touchdown on only six carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Russell Christian Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 352 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Russell Christian Academy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off five passes before the game was over. Jones led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself.
The win made it two in a row for Russell Christian Academy and bumps their season record up to 7-2. As for North River Christian, they are on an 11-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-9.
Russell Christian Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for North River Christian, they will face off against Springwood at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Springwood is coming into the game with four straight victories at home, so North River Christian will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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