Calvary Day has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 12.2 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 34-31 win over the Jenkins Warriors. The victory was familiar territory for the Cavaliers who have now won three matches in a row.
Calvary Day's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was James Mobley, who threw for 315 yards and four touchdowns on only 18 passes. What's more, Mobley also racked up 29 rushing yards, the mosthe's had since back in November of 2023. Thomas Blackshear was Mobley's top target, picking up 129 receiving yards and three touchdowns, while also rushing for 44 yards.
When it comes to explaining why Jenkins lost, don't look at Demetrius Holloway. Despite the final result, he rushed for 41 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 179 yards and a touchdown. Trenton Rhodes was Holloway's top target, picking up 118 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Calvary Day's victory was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-1. As for Jenkins, the loss snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-2 record.
Calvary Day will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Long County at 7:30 p.m. on October 4th. Both have allowed few points on average, (Calvary Day: 12.2, Long County: 9.4) so any points scored will be well earned. As for Jenkins, they will have plenty of time to ponder what went wrong as they've got a bye scheduled next week. After, they'll take on Southeast Bulloch at 7:00 p.m. on October 10th.
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