After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Florida School for the Deaf & Blind, First Coast Christian was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They took their game at home with ease, bagging a 45-12 victory over the Cornerstone Academy Cougars. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Knights' offense, which had struggled in the games prior.
Tahrell Gilbert was nothing short of spectacular: he picked up 194 receiving yards and two touchdowns. His longest reception was for an incredible 79 yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Jeremiah Sutton, who rushed for 71 yards and a touchdown.
First Coast Christian didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as John Chacon, Gilbert, and James Evergin picked up one apiece.
With the win, First Coast Christian broke their five-game losing streak and moved their record to 2-5. As for Cornerstone Academy, their defeat was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-7.
First Coast Christian will face off against Riverside Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Cornerstone Academy, they will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Countryside Christian at 7:00 p.m.
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