Mount Zion Christian Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a 21-14 hit to the loss column at the hands of the East Chapel Hill Wildcats. Despite 208 more yards than the Wildcats, the Mighty Warriors couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Despite the defeat, Mount Zion Christian Academy saw an underclassman step up: Ge?Arey Johnson rushed for 123 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries, and also threw for 109 yards on eight of 13 attempts. Those 123 rushing yards gave Johnson a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Shane Mason, who rushed for 101 yards on only 11 carries.
Even though they lost, Mount Zion Christian Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 256 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 160 rushing yards in three consecutive matchups.
A'Maree Evans was nothing short of spectacular for East Chapel Hill: he rushed for 157 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.5 yards per carry.
Mount Zion Christian Academy's loss dropped their record down to 2-4. As for East Chapel Hill, their win ended a seven-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mount Zion Christian Academy is on the road again on Friday to play Metrolina Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. As for East Chapel Hill, they will head out to face off against Northern Durham at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. East Chapel Hill's defense has only allowed 17.4 points per game this season, so Northern Durham's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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