Deer Creek needed a changed in momentum after dropping six straight games and they got it from Brayden Smith. The Deer Creek Warriors secured a 34-28 W over the Columbus Christian Academy rams on Friday thanks in part to Smith, who rushed for 159 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 9.4 yards per carry. Deer Creek is 2-1 when Smith posts two or more rushing touchdowns, but 0-6 otherwise.
Smith was just one part of a punishing run game: Deer Creek was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 293 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Deer Creek's win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-7. As for Columbus Christian Academy, their loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 2-6.
Deer Creek will head out to face off against Newton County Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Newton County Academy's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last six contests. Columbus Christian Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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