It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Gloria Deo Academy had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They blew past the Westlake Academy Blacksmiths, posting a 61-14 win. The result was nothing new for the Lions, who have now won seven contests by 30 points or more so far this season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Gloria Deo Academy to victory, but perhaps none more so than Nolan Chandler, who rushed for 94 yards and three touchdowns, and also caught a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards Chandler has posted since back in September. Another player making a difference was Caleb Ross, who rushed for 72 yards and a touchdown on only six carries.
Gloria Deo Academy wouldn't let Westlake Academy keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Zach Smith, Chandler, and Ross picked up one apiece.
Gloria Deo Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 223 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Westlake Academy only rushed for 50.
Although Westlake Academy took the loss, they still got scores from Hudson Loader and Preston Colby.
The victory was the eighth in a row for Gloria Deo Academy, bringing their record for this year to 10-1. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 35.8 points. As for Westlake Academy, the defeat snapped their winning streak at five games and leaves them with a 8-5 record.
Gloria Deo Academy will challenge BVCHEA HomeSchool at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. Gloria Deo Academy is looking to tack on another W to their five-game streak on the road. Westlake Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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