Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Ben's Ford Christian). They claimed a resounding 62-34 win over the Prentiss Christian Saints at home. The victory was nothing new for the Eagles as they're now sitting on five straight.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Ben's Ford Christian to victory, but perhaps none more so than Dashell Houston, who rushed for 175 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 9.2 yards per carry, and also picked up 68 receiving yards and a touchdown. Houston also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making four total tackles and defending six passes in addition to snagging an interception. Connor Slocum was in the mix as well, providing Ben's Ford Christian with two touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Ben's Ford Christian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 254 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 159 rushing yards in nine consecutive matchups.
Ben's Ford Christian's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-1. As for Prentiss Christian, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 4-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ben's Ford Christian will stay at home for another week and welcome Delta Streets Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Ben's Ford Christian knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past four matches -- so hopefully Delta Streets Academy likes a good challenge. As for Prentiss Christian, they will host Sylva Bay Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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