Rock Springs Christian Academy scored first but ultimately less than Creekside Christian Academy in their matchup on Friday. They were just a hair shy of victory and fell 27-26 to the Creekside Christian Academy Cougars. It was the first time this season that Rock Springs Christian Academy let down their fans at home.
When it comes to explaining why Rock Springs Christian Academy lost, don't look at Brandt Washington. Despite the final result, he rushed for 176 yards and three touchdowns, and also threw for 72 yards and a touchdown. With that strong performance, Washington is now averaging an impressive 108.1 rushing yards per game.
Even though they lost, Rock Springs Christian Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 262 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 162 rushing yards in four consecutive matches.
Malcolm Courtland was his usual excellent self, rushing for 52 yards and two touchdowns for Creekside Christian Academy.
Rock Springs Christian Academy's defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 8-1. As for Creekside Christian Academy, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 5-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rock Springs Christian Academy will face off against Flint River Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Flint River Academy will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Rock Springs Christian Academy surely won't give up without a fight. As for Creekside Christian Academy, they will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Lanier Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on November 1st.
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