Atlas HomeSchool entered their match against Dallas Christian on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Atlas HomeSchool Rattlers lost 47-25 to the Dallas Christian Chargers. While losing is never fun, the Rattlers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 762nd, while the Chargers are ranked 349th).
Several Rattlers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Jack Garza, who picked up 126 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Garza is on a roll when it comes to receiving touchdowns, as he's now hauled in two or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Another passer making a difference was Trent Strachan, who threw for 252 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 12.6 yards per attempt.
Even if they lost, Atlas HomeSchool's defensive line still kept up the pressure with four sacks. In that department, Brian "BJ" Johnson was the leader with two. Atlas HomeSchool got some further help from Abe Stephens: he picked up a sack and made nine total tackles (4.0 for loss).
Dallas Christian had a senior duo take command as Titus Muse Jr rushed for 264 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 12.0 yards per carry and Luke Carney threw for 305 yards and two touchdowns while completing 80% of his passes. Muse Jr was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 55 yards.
Atlas HomeSchool's loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 2-2. As for Dallas Christian, they pushed their record up to 2-1 with that victory, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Atlas HomeSchool will venture away from home to square off against Trinity Leadership at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Trinity Leadership's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season. As for Dallas Christian, they will welcome Prestonwood Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Dallas Christian knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 point or more in their past three matchups -- so hopefully Prestonwood Christian likes a good challenge.
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