It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact the Hernando Christian Academy Lions can now relate to. They fell just short of Merritt Island Christian by a score of 30-27. Hernando Christian Academy's defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Merritt Island Christian's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Bode Handwork led the charge by rushing for 79 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries, while also throwing for 225 yards and a touchdown while completing 72.2% of his passes. Max Bunin and his 103 yards on the ground were also a key factor in Merritt Island Christian's win.
Hernando Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 8-3. As for Merritt Island Christian, the win makes it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-4.
Hernando Christian Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Merritt Island Christian will take on Old Plank Christian Academy at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Florida (Old Plank Christian Academy is ranked 11th, while Merritt Island Christian is ranked ninth).
