Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Chicago Christian). They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the Bishop McNamara Fightin' Irish 56-13 at home. The result was nothing new for the Knights, who have now won six matches by 20 points or more so far this season.
Chicago Christian had a senior duo take command as Kenny Jager rushed for 156 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries and Christian Flutman rushed for 60 yards and two touchdowns. That's the most rushing yards Flutman has posted since back in October of 2023. The team also got some help courtesy of Edward Van Dellen, who picked up 79 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Chicago Christian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 280 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Chicago Christian didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jared Hall and Flutman.
The victory (which was Chicago Christian's fourth in a row) raised their record to 6-1. As for Bishop McNamara, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Chicago Christian will square off against Christ the King at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Chicago Christian will be hoping to continue their four-game streak of scoring more points each game than the last. As for Bishop McNamara, they will face off against Chicago Hope Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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