SouthLake Christian Academy's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They strolled past the Pine Lake Prep Pride with points to spare, taking the game 39-20. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Eagles considering their six-point performance the match before.
Hunter Bolling had a dynamite game for SouthLake Christian Academy, throwing for 262 yards and three touchdowns, while also rushing for 79 yards and two touchdowns. Austin Williams was another key player, rushing for 138 yards on only eight carries.
SouthLake Christian Academy's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Selassie Bruton and John Balcerzak. Balcerzak also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making three total tackles and defending a pass in addition to snagging an interception. Another thorn in Pine Lake Prep's side was Power Mba, who picked up 1.5 sacks and made nine total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, SouthLake Christian Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 272 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since was before the start of last season.
Pine Lake Prep lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Johntay Gaither, who picked up 94 receiving yards and a touchdown. Dre Norris also played a phenomenal game despite the final result: he picked up 137 receiving yards.
SouthLake Christian Academy now has a winning record of 2-1.
SouthLake Christian Academy is headed away from home for the first time to take on Mountain Island Charter at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. SouthLake Christian Academy is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Pine Lake Prep, they will challenge Roanoke Rapids at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Pine Lake Prep is looking for their season?s first victory.
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