Victory Christian and Spring Garden squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Victory Christian had to settle for second. They were beaten by the Spring Garden Panthers 54-21. The loss continues a trend for the Lions in their matchups with the Panthers: they've now lost five in a row.
When it comes to explaining why Victory Christian lost, don't look at Shepard Sargent. Despite the final result, he rushed for 264 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 10.6 yards per carry. Sargent is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 100 every time he's taken the field this season.
Even though they lost, Victory Christian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 380 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 210 rushing yards in seven consecutive matchups.
Victory Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Spring Garden, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 11-0.
Victory Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Spring Garden, they will head out on the road to square off against Berry at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Spring Garden is looking to tack on another W to their eight-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
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