On Friday, the Ocala Christian Crusaders were fully in charge, breezing past the First Coast Christian Knights 52-18 on the road. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Crusaders.
Joshua Davis had a dynamite game for Ocala Christian, rushing for 122 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries, while also picking up 40 receiving yards and a touchdown. Davis' longest rush was for an impressive 60 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
Ocala Christian's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Brandon Norman Jr, Derrick Mcgill, and Davis picked up one apiece. Norman Jr's also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making two total tackles and defending a pass in addition to snagging an interception.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Ocala Christian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 419 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 203 rushing yards in six consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Ocala Christian's victory bumped their record up to 2-0. As for First Coast Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ocala Christian will challenge Hernando Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for First Coast Christian, they will hit the road for the first time this season to take on Donahue Catholic at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. First Coast Christian is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
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