Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Wayland). They put the hurt on the Christian Eagles with a sharp 55-34 victory on Friday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Wildcats needed considering they were shutout in their previous game.
Aaron Gholston and Charlie King certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Gholston picked up 195 receiving yards and four touchdowns, while King threw for 377 yards and four touchdowns while completing 72.5% of his passes. Gholston showed off some serious burst, lighting up the secondary with a catch for 53 yards.
Wayland now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Christian, their loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-6.
Wayland will welcome Forest Hills Eastern at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Christian, they are taking a road trip to challenge Spring Lake at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Christian is facing Spring Lake at the right time seeing as Spring Lake is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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