With a playoff game on the line, John Curtis Christian rose to the challenge on Friday. They walked away with a 21-13 win over the Brother Martin Crusaders. That's more bragging rights for the Patriots, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
John Curtis Christian's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Reggie Johnson led the charge by rushing for 31 yards and a touchdown, while also throwing for 108 yards and a touchdown. Jacobi Boudreaux was another key player, gaining 77 total yards and a touchdown.
On the other side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to John Curtis Christian's defense and their three sacks. In that department, Logan Barnes was the leader with two. He is becoming a predictor of John Curtis Christian's success: when he posts at least one sack the team is undefeated (and 2-5 when he doesn't). Another thorn in Brother Martin's side was Hayden Delatte, who forced a fumble and made ten total tackles.
John Curtis Christian's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-5. As for Brother Martin, their loss dropped their record down to 6-5.
John Curtis Christian's road trip will continue as they head out to face Acadiana on Friday. Acadiana will roll in looking for their tenth straight win, something John Curtis Christian surely won't give up without a fight. Brother Martin does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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