Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian fell victim to Bluffton and their airtight defense on Friday. They were outmatched by the Tigers and fell 55-0. While losing is never fun, the Braves can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Indiana football rankings (they are ranked 283rd, while the Tigers are ranked 66th).
Even if they lost, Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Adin Adair, Orion Bennett, and Atlas Merchant, who each picked up one sack apiece.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Khamel Moore and Cooper Craig. Moore rushed for 79 yards and two touchdowns while Craig rushed for 58 yards and a pair of TDs. Craig also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up two sacks and making three total tackles. Another big playmaker for Bluffton was Aaron Streveler, who returned a punt for a touchdown.
This is the second loss in a row for Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian and nudges their season record down to 2-7. As for Bluffton, they pushed their record up to 8-1 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian will head out to take on Fremont at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Bluffton, they will venture away from home to face off against Churubusco at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Eagles' defense has only allowed 11.6 points per game this season, so the Tigers' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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