Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Friendship Christian couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They were just a hair shy of victory on Friday and fell 41-40 to the Providence Christian Academy LIONS. The Commanders were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the LIONS apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.
Friendship Christian's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jayden McGowan, who rushed for 137 yards while picking up 8.1 yards per carry. D Boone was in the mix too, providing the Commanders with two TDs.
Friendship Christian didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Boone and Ryder Wolcott.
Providence Christian Academy got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Porter Dedman out in front who rushed for 75 yards and a pair of scores on only eight carries, and also picked up 37 receiving yards and one touchdown. That's the most receiving yards Dedman has posted since back in October of 2024. Another player making a difference was Zayden Rauner, who picked up 136 receiving yards and one TD.
Friendship Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 9-3. As for Providence Christian Academy, they pushed their record up to 9-2 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home.
Friendship Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Providence Christian Academy, they will square off against University School of Jackson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Bruins' defense has only allowed 8.4 points per game this season, so the LIONS' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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