Two dominant backs in Joshua Davis and Edward Bell are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Ocala Christian Crusaders will challenge the Florida School for the Deaf & Blind Dragons on Thursday. Ocala Christian has given up an average of 30.5 points per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Ocala Christian is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Florida's top teams: Real Life Christian Academy, who was ranked second at the time (Ocala Christian was ranked 12th). The Crusaders were beaten by the Raptors 51-14 on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Crusaders have suffered since August 22nd.
Meanwhile, Florida School for the Deaf & Blind waltzed into their game two weeks ago with five straight wins... but they left with six. They blew past the Cougars 72-0. Considering the Dragons have won four contests by more than 27 points this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Ocala Christian better keep an eye on Ivan Mcalpin. He was instrumental in Florida School for the Deaf & Blind's win, rushing for 48 yards and one touchdown. That's the most rushing yards Mcalpin has posted since back in September of 2024.
Florida School for the Deaf & Blind was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 225 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 225 rushing yards in six consecutive matchups.
Florida School for the Deaf & Blind didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Jonah Abenchuchan, Ochocinco Adams, and Daniel Healy picked up one apiece. Abenchuchan got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Ocala Christian's loss dropped their record down to 6-4. As for Florida School for the Deaf & Blind, their victory bumped their record up to 6-1.
Ocala Christian beat Florida School for the Deaf & Blind 38-26 in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. Do the Crusaders have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Dragons turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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