Robert Toombs Christian Academy unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell 24-14 to the Pinewood Christian Patriots on Thursday. The matchup was a 14-14 toss-up at halftime, but the Crusaders couldn't quite close it out.
Despite the defeat, Robert Toombs Christian Academy saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Drew Edwards rushed for 98 yards and one score on only 13 carries, and also threw for 148 yards and one TD on only 13 passes. The Crusaders' leading receiver Anthony Mitchell Cook Jr was Edwards' top target yet again, picking up 105 receiving yards and one touchdown.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Pinewood Christian to victory, but perhaps none more so than Banks Hearn, who rushed for 95 yards and a pair of scores. Sam Wasson was another key back, rushing for 134 yards and one TD.
Looking ahead, Robert Toombs Christian Academy is taking a road trip to square off against Edmund Burke Academy at 7:30 p.m. on the 22nd. As for Pinewood Christian, they will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Brentwood at 7:30 p.m. on the 22nd.
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