With a playoff game on the line, Columbus Crusaders rose to the challenge on Saturday. They claimed a resounding 33-3 win over the Noblesville L Lions. The match was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 26-3.
It was another big night for Ezekiel Bowie, who rushed for 266 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 14.8 yards per carry. Those 266 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. Patrick Green also helped with two touchdowns in total.
Columbus Crusaders was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 326 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 302 rushing yards in three consecutive games.
Columbus Crusaders didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Braylon Walker, Micah Ronyak, and Green picked up one apiece.
Columbus Crusaders' victory was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-2. As for Noblesville L, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-6.
Columbus Crusaders will take on Cincinnati Landmark at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. One thing working in Columbus Crusaders' favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last three contests. Noblesville L does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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