Clinton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell just short of the Summit Christian Academy Eagles by a score of 24-21. The Cardinals lost against the Eagles in their previous head to head back in September of 2019, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 59-0 score last time.
Despite the loss, Clinton still got an impressive performance from Markus Oliver, who rushed for 104 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 30 receiving yards. Kanden Lafarge was another key player, throwing for 119 yards and a touchdown.
Summit Christian Academy had a senior duo take command as Bajj Walker gained 108 total yards and two touchdowns and Michael Ward threw for 190 yards and two touchdowns while completing 77.8% of his passes. The dominant performance gave Walker a new career-high in rushing yards.
Clinton's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Summit Christian Academy, their win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-1.
Clinton will head out to challenge Pleasant Hill at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Summit Christian Academy, they will be playing at home against Father Tolton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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