With a playoff game on the line, Winona Christian rose to the challenge on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 42-27 victory over the Indianola Academy Colonels. The Stars have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Colonels, too.
Brannon Hill continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 73 yards and a touchdown, while also throwing for 128 yards and two touchdowns. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making five total tackles and defending a pass. Will Irwin was in the mix too, providing Winona Christian with two touchdowns.
Winona Christian's defense stepped up as well, laying out the QB three times. Leading the way was Austin Horne with two sacks.
Winona Christian's win was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-2. As for Indianola Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season.
Winona Christian will face off against Riverfield Academy on Friday. Riverfield Academy's defense has only allowed 13.2 points per game this season, so Winona Christian's offense will have their work cut out for them. Indianola Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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