Ocala Christian is still undefeated this season after their match against Lake Mary Prep on Friday, but Lake Mary Prep came as close as anyone has to beating them. The Ocala Christian Crusaders came out on top in a nail-biter against the Lake Mary Prep Griffins , sneaking past 14-11. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Crusaders have posted since October 9, 2023.
Leading Ocala Christian to victory were Joshua Davis and Conrad Bloom. Davis rushed for 126 yards and a touchdown on only 13 carries, while Bloom rushed for 110 yards and a touchdown on only 15 carries. Bloom also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, picking up three sacks, making seven total tackles (5.0 for loss), and defending a pass.
Ocala Christian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 283 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 203 rushing yards in eight consecutive games dating back to last season.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Ocala Christian's defense and their four sacks. Bloom was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up threehimself. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards.
Ocala Christian pushed their record up to 4-0 with that win, which was their third straight on the road. As for Lake Mary Prep, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ocala Christian is on the road again on Friday to play Calvary Chapel Academy at 7:00 p.m. Ocala Christian's defense has only allowed 10.2 points per game this season, so Calvary Chapel Academy's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Lake Mary Prep, they will challenge Shorecrest Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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