Geneva couldn't quite beat New Braunfels Christian Academy on Thursday, but the three-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 54-point loss they were dealt last Friday. Geneva fell just short of the New Braunfels Christian Academy Wildcats by a score of 51-48. Geneva has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Despite the loss, Geneva still got an impressive performance from Bryce Hanover, who threw for 334 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 10.8 yards per attempt, and also rushed for 92 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries. Those 92 rushing yards gave Hanover a new career-high. Brady Chandler was another key pass catcher, picking up 220 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Geneva didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Chandler and Jackson Mitchell. Chandler also posted 220 receiving yards, which is notable because Geneva is 2-1 when he posts at least 100 receiving yards, but 1-3 otherwise.
Even though they lost, Geneva was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 201 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Geneva now has a losing record at 3-4. As for New Braunfels Christian Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 6-1.
Geneva will challenge Hill Country Christian School of Austin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Geneva is facing Hill Country Christian School of Austin at the right time seeing as Hill Country Christian School of Austin is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for New Braunfels Christian Academy, they will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Somerset Academy Collegiate at 7:00 p.m. on October 25th.
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