It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Trinity Christian can now relate to. They took a 28-14 bruising from the Asheville School (Independent) Blues on Friday. The Crusaders' defeat signaled the end of their ten-game winning streak.
Trinity Christian wouldn't let Asheville School (Independent) keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Trinity Christian can thank Jaquavious Crumpler and Dontario Austin for forcing both of them. Austin is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least nine every time he's taken the field this season.
Even though they lost, Trinity Christian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 219 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September.
Asheville School (Independent)'s success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Marvyn Larozar led the charge by rushing for 53 yards and two touchdowns. Another rusher making a difference was Shiloh Mukendi, who rushed for 60 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries.
Trinity Christian's loss dropped their record down to 10-2. As for Asheville School (Independent), the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 7-1.
Trinity Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Asheville School (Independent), their road trip will continue as they head out to face Christ School at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Asheville School (Independent)'s defense has only allowed 11 points per game this season, so Christ School's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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