Northside Christian Academy proved they can win big two weeks ago (they won by 35) but on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 14-12 victory over the Providence Athletic Club Panthers. The win was all the more spectacular given the Crusaders' disadvantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 154th, while the Panthers are ranked second).
Among those leading the charge was Sam Burks, who rushed for 39 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 53 receiving yards.
Although Providence Athletic Club took the loss, they still got scores from Jance Lamb and Cam Youmans.
Northside Christian Academy's victory was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-1. As for Providence Athletic Club, their loss ended a nine-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 7-1.
Northside Christian Academy will take on Orangeburg Prep at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Northside Christian Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 27.8 points per game this season. As for Providence Athletic Club, they will face off against Harvest Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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