Northpoint Christian and Grace Christian Academy squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Northpoint Christian had to settle for second. They took a 35-28 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Grace Christian Academy Rams. The defensive woes were uncharacteristic for the Trojans, who until this matchup were averaging 14.91 points allowed.
Northpoint Christian's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Damontae' Dillard #22 Rb / Slot, who rushed for 147 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.4 yards per carry, and Justin Henderson, who rushed for 143 yards and two touchdowns. Dillard #22 Rb / Slot showed off some serious burst, cutting through the defense on one rush that went for 51 yards.
Even though they lost, Northpoint Christian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 295 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 178 rushing yards in six consecutive contests.
Grace Christian Academy was led to victory by Weston Edmondson and Terrion Thomas. Edmondson rushed for 68 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries, while Thomas gained 226 total yards and two touchdowns. Those 68 rushing yards gave Edmondson a new career-high.
Northpoint Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 6-5. As for Grace Christian Academy, their record now sits at 9-2.
Northpoint Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Grace Christian Academy, they will face off against Christ Presbyterian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Christ Presbyterian Academy is coming into the match with five straight wins on the road, so Grace Christian Academy will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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