Lighthouse Private Christian Academy has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 18 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They were beaten by the Jay Royals 35-8. The defeat continues a trend for the Stingrays in their matchups with the Royals: they've now lost six in a row.
Brayden Jackson threw for 95 yards and a touchdown while completing 87.5% of his passes.
Tristian Sanders was his top target, picking up 67 receiving yards.
Among those leading the charge was Hayden Morris, who rushed for 54 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 62 yards and two touchdowns. Jackson Durst was another key player, picking up 36 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Lighthouse Private Christian Academy's loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Jay, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lighthouse Private Christian Academy will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Cottondale at 7:00 p.m. on September 20th. Lighthouse Private Christian Academy's defense has only allowed 18 points per game this season, so Cottondale's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Jay, they will host Baker at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Jay's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
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