After three games on the road, Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian is heading back home. They will welcome the Greenwood Christian Academy Cougars at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both are strolling into their matches after big wins in their previous games.
Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They took their game on the road on Saturday with ease, bagging a 62-20 win over Vanlue. The victory was some much needed relief for the Braves as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.
Chip Bennett continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 316 yards and five touchdowns on only 12 carries, while also throwing for 145 yards and three touchdowns on only six passes. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 78-yard run. Dylan Grimes was Bennett's top target, picking up 123 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian wouldn't let Vanlue keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force five fumbles. Johnny Plant led the group effort, picking up two of those forced fumbles all by himself. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 5.4 total tackles per game.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 417 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Greenwood Christian Academy was fully in charge on Friday, breezing past Clarksville 51-14 at home. The result was nothing new for the Cougars, who have now won three matchups by 35 points or more so far this season.
Evan Mcintire and Trey Dobson were among the main playmakers for Greenwood Christian Academy as the former rushed for 109 yards and three touchdowns on only eight carries and the latter threw for 153 yards and two touchdowns on only ten passes. That's the most rushing yards Mcintire has posted since back in September of 2023.
Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Greenwood Christian Academy, they pushed their record up to 5-2 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home.
Saturday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 179 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Greenwood Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 187.3. It's looking like Saturday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian took a serious blow against Greenwood Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, falling 35-0. Will Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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