Shorecrest Prep had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They blew past the Ocala Christian Crusaders 43-20 on Friday. Considering the Chargers have won seven games by more than 22 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
It was another big night for Nickolas Bearden, who rushed for 152 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries, and also threw for 57 yards and a touchdown. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 101.5 rushing yards per game. Edward Mitchem was another key player, rushing for 100 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries.
Despite the loss, Ocala Christian still got an impressive performance from Conrad Bloom, who rushed for 154 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 81 yards and a touchdown.
The win for Shorecrest Prep keeps them at an undefeated 10-0. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 35.5 points. As for Ocala Christian, they moved to 11-1 with that defeat, which also ended their 11-game winning streak.
Shorecrest Prep will square off against Countryside Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Shorecrest Prep is looking to tack on another W to their seven-game streak on the road dating back to last season. Ocala Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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