After flying high against Seven Rivers Christian last Friday, Old Plank Christian Academy came back down to earth. The Old Plank Christian Academy Defenders lost 34-14 to the St. Joseph Academy Flashes on Friday. The loss was the Defenders' first of the season.
When it comes to explaining why Old Plank Christian Academy lost, don't look at Troy Howell. Despite the final result, he rushed for 136 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.0 yards per carry, and also threw for 30 yards and a touchdown. Howell is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 100 every time he's taken the field this season.
Even though they lost, Old Plank Christian Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 217 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 217 rushing yards in three consecutive matches.
St. Joseph Academy was led to victory by Cody Ott and Jack Fox. Ott threw for 155 yards and three touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes, while Fox rushed for 120 yards and a touchdown.
Having lost for the first time this season, Old Plank Christian Academy fell to 2-1. As for St. Joseph Academy, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Old Plank Christian Academy will head out on the road to square off against Mount Dora Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Mount Dora Christian Academy will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Old Plank Christian Academy surely won't give up without a fight. As for St. Joseph Academy, they will welcome Eagle's View at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in St. Joseph Academy's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
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