It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Shoals Christian can now relate to. They took a blow against the Appalachian Eagles on Friday, falling 74-6. While losing is never fun, the Flame can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Alabama football rankings (they are ranked 398th, while the Eagles are ranked 161st).
P.J. Higginbotham and Knox Benson certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Higginbotham rushed for 103 yards on only 11 carries, while Benson picked up 78 receiving yards and one TD. That receiving touchdown was Benson's first of the season.
Appalachian got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Colton Caldwell out in front who rushed for 67 yards and a pair of scores, and also threw for 188 yards and two touchdowns while completing 80% of his passes. Pierson Massey was another key player, picking up 127 receiving yards and a pair of TDs.
Shoals Christian has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season. As for Appalachian, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 11-0.
Shoals Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Appalachian, they will take on Marion County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Eagles will need to watch out since the Red Raiders have now posted at least 31 points in their last three matchups.
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