It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Calvary Christian had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 30-28 win over Bethlehem Christian Academy. The victory was a breath of fresh air for Calvary Christian as it put an end to their five-game losing streak.
Jamar Williams continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 230 yards and two scores while picking up 10.0 yards per carry, and also picking up 33 receiving yards. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 71-yard run.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Calvary Christian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 367 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Knights
| jamar Williams | 1 |
| Nate Osborne | 1 |
| Nate Stokes | 1 |
Calvary 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 Williams, Nate Osborne, and Nate Stokes picked up one apiece. Williams got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Several Knights players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Adian Grady, who rushed for 146 yards. Grady is becoming a predictor of Bethlehem Christian Academy's success: when he posts at least 80 rushing yards the team is 5-1 (and 2-3 when he doesn't).
Calvary Christian now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Bethlehem Christian Academy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 7-4.
Looking ahead, Calvary Christian will square off against Stratford Academy on Friday. The Knights will need to watch out since the Eagles have now posted at least 31 points in their last three contests. Bethlehem Christian Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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