Harvester Christian Academy gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the St. Francis Knights 48-14. The game was all but wrapped up at the end of the third, by which point the Hawks had established a 20-point advantage.
Harvester Christian Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Drew Nickelson, who rushed for 152 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries, and also picked up 38 receiving yards and one TD. Jed Yarnall was another key player, gaining 157 total yards and three touchdowns.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Harvester Christian Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 273 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as St. Francis only rushed for 102 rushing yards.
Harvester Christian Academy and St. Francis will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Hawks are set to challenge their familiar foe Young Americans Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, St. Francis will face off against rival Horizon Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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