Christian Brothers fought the good fight in their overtime contest against Briarcrest Christian on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They took a 24-17 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Saints. The Purple Wave were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Saints apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.
Briarcrest Christian's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was William Jones, who picked up 91 receiving yards and a pair of TDs. Jones is also on a roll when it comes to receiving touchdowns, as he's now hauled in two or more in each of the last three games he's played. Hudson Tucker was another key player, rushing for 49 yards and one touchdown.
Christian Brothers has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-4 record this season. As for Briarcrest Christian, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-2 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. After each having a week off, Christian Brothers and Lipscomb Academy will shake off the rust and duke it out at 7:00 p.m. on the 17th. As for Briarcrest Christian, they will take on Brentwood Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Saints will need to watch out since the Eagles have now posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
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