Memorial Day'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 Grace Christian Academy Cougars a 24-0 shutout.
Memorial Day's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Marshall Saradinski led the charge by throwing for 175 yards and two touchdowns while completing 71.4% of his passes, and also rushing for 30 yards and a touchdown. Another signal caller making a difference was Jr Rowland, who gained 130 total yards and a touchdown.
Memorial Day's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Saradinski and Lake Mills.
Memorial Day's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Grace Christian Academy, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Memorial Day will take on Westwood at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Westwood will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Memorial Day surely won't give up without a fight. As for Grace Christian Academy, they will square off against Vidalia Heritage Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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