Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask New Braunfels Thunder). They took their matchup at home on Friday with ease, bagging a 51-6 win over the Calvary Baptist Academy Conquerors. The victory was familiar territory for the Homeschool who have now won four contests in a row.
Leading New Braunfels Thunder to victory were John Kroesche and Rayney Smullen. Kroesche rushed for 110 yards and two touchdowns, while Smullen gained 132 total yards and two touchdowns. Smullen also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, picking up two sacks and making eight total tackles.
Another reason for the win was New Braunfels Thunder's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. In that department, Smullen was the leader with two.
When it comes to explaining why Calvary Baptist Academy lost, don't look at Oliver Wolford. Despite the final result, he rushed for 90 yards and a touchdown.
New Braunfels Thunder's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-1. As for Calvary Baptist Academy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-2.
New Braunfels Thunder didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 33-25 victory against Somerset Academy Brooks on the 4th. Calvary Baptist Academy has also already played their next match, a 51-6 defeat against San Juan Diego Catholic on the 4th.
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