The High Point Christian Academy Cougars were not the first on the board on Friday, but they got there more often. They walked away with a 23-13 win over Hickory Grove Christian. That's another feather in the cap for High Point Christian Academy, who also won these teams' last head-to-head.
High Point Christian Academy found their leader in underclassman Danarius Gibson, who picked up 85 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. Gibson was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield for a catch that went for 69 yards.
High Point Christian Academy's defense stepped up as well, laying out the QB four times. Leading the way was Josh Smith and his three sacks.
Hickory Grove Christian's lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Anthony Hawkins, who rushed for 80 yards and a touchdown.
High Point Christian Academy's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which bumped their overall record up to 8-1. As for Hickory Grove Christian, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 8-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. High Point Christian Academy will face off against Covenant Day at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Hickory Grove Christian, they will head out on the road to face off against Asheville School (Independent) at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Asheville School (Independent) has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 134 points over their last three games.
