Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Evangel Christian). They walked away with a 52-42 victory over the Freedom C Cowboys on Friday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Lightning.
Kemp Swords continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, throwing for 132 yards and four touchdowns, while also rushing for 73 yards and two touchdowns. Will Welch was Swords' top target, picking up 39 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Evangel Christian's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Welch and Eli Black. That's the most rushing yards Welch has posted since back in October of 2023.
Evangel Christian's win was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-1. As for Freedom C, the defeat snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 4-2 record.
Evangel Christian will look to defend their home field on Friday against Ezekiel Academy at 7:00 p.m. As for Freedom C, they are on the road again on Friday to play CSTHEA at 7:00 p.m. Freedom C knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 point or more in their past five matches -- so hopefully CSTHEA likes a good challenge.
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