Middle Tennessee Christian's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. Their defense stepped up to hand the Ezell-Harding Christian Eagles a 20-0 shutout. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Cougars also won the last time the pair played back in October of 2023.
Middle Tennessee Christian found their leader in freshman Alie Bangura, who rushed for 237 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.6 yards per carry. Those 237 rushing yards gave Bangura a new career-high.
Bangura was just one part of a punishing run game: Middle Tennessee Christian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 359 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Middle Tennessee Christian didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Braden Box and Briggs Boyd.
Despite the loss, Ezell-Harding Christian still got an impressive performance from Dj Sain, who picked up 98 receiving yards, and also rushed for 47 yards.
Middle Tennessee Christian's victory bumped their record up to 4-6. As for Ezell-Harding Christian, their loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 2-8.
Middle Tennessee Christian has already played their next matchup, a 41-14 win against Fayette Academy on the 8th. Ezell-Harding Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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