Hernando Christian Academy lost against Merritt Island Christian back in November of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Hernando Christian Academy Lions lost 38-12 to the Merritt Island Christian Cougars.
Bode Handwork went supernova for Merritt Island Christian, throwing for 194 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 passes, while also rushing for 52 yards and a touchdown. Trey Nevad was Handwork's top target, picking up 95 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Hernando Christian Academy's defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 1-1. As for Merritt Island Christian, the victory (which was their fifth in a row dating back to last season) raised their record to 2-0.
Hernando Christian Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against Canterbury at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Merritt Island Christian, they are on the road again on Friday to play Master's Academy at 7:00 p.m.
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