Valley Christian had won three straight home games and Austin Abrahams did his part to make it four on Friday. The Valley Christian Defenders enjoyed a cozy 35-18 win over the Heritage Christian Warriors thanks in part to Abrahams, who rushed for 68 yards and three touchdowns, and also threw for 95 yards and a touchdown while completing 83.3% of his passes. He didn't just play on offense: he also made four total tackles (1.0 for loss) and defended a pass in addition to snagging an interception which he returned one-yard for a touchdown.
He rushed for 68 yards and three touchdowns, and also threw for 95 yards and a touchdown while completing 83.3% of his passes.
Lucas Witt was his top target, picking up 43 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Heritage Christian's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Josiah Allen, who picked up 118 receiving yards and a touchdown. Allen showed off some serious burst, cutting upfield on a catch for 64 yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Hudson Gerhardt, who threw for 207 yards and two touchdowns.
Valley Christian's victory bumped their record up to 7-2. As for Heritage Christian, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-5 record this season.
Valley Christian wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 29-0 loss against Ontario Christian on the 1st. Heritage Christian has also already played their next contest, a 42-21 defeat against Capistrano Valley Christian on the 1st.
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