Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Covenant Christian). They took their match at home on Friday with ease, bagging a 63-0 win over the Trinity Christian Eagles. The victory was familiar territory for the Cougars who have now won three matchups in a row.
Covenant Christian found their leader in underclassman Correll Buckhalter Jr, who rushed for 100 yards and three touchdowns on only six carries. Buckhalter Jr has become a key player for Covenant Christian: the team is 3-1 when he posts at least 80 rushing yards, but 1-2 otherwise. Covenant Christian also got help from Aaron Turner, who showed off his sure hands for 81 receiving yards.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Covenant Christian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 217 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Covenant Christian didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Tyler Martin.
Covenant Christian now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Trinity Christian, their defeat was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Covenant Christian's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Lubbock Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Lubbock Christian will be hoping to continue their four-game streak of scoring more points each game than the last. As for Trinity Christian, they will host Lake Country Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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