Hickory Grove Christian has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 9.83 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They took a hard 40-21 fall against the Covenant Day Lions. The loss was Hickory Grove Christian's first of the season.
When it comes to explaining why Hickory Grove Christian lost, don't look at Anthony Hawkins Jr.. Despite the final result, he rushed for 91 yards and three touchdowns.
Hickory Grove Christian wouldn't let Covenant Day keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Hickory Grove Christian can thank Kevin Powell and Jesse Blazi for forcing both of them. Blazi is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in the last five games he's played dating back to last season.
Logan Misocky looked great while leading his team to the win, throwing for 346 yards and two touchdowns while completing 79.2% of his passes. Covenant Day also got help from Teddy Helton, who showed off his sure hands for 139 receiving yards.
Having lost for the first time this season, Hickory Grove Christian fell to 5-1. As for Covenant Day, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-1.
Hickory Grove Christian will square off against GRACE Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hickory Grove Christian's defense has only allowed 9.8 points per game this season, so GRACE Christian's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Covenant Day, they will challenge Charlotte Latin at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Charlotte Latin will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Covenant Day surely won't give up without a fight.
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