It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Harrells Christian Academy had no problem doing just that on Friday. They were the clear victors by a 41-21 margin over the Hickory Grove Christian Lions. The result was nothing new for the Crusaders, who have now won eight matchups by 20 points or more so far this season.
Jeremiah Davis
| 11/07/25 vs Hickory Grove Christian | 167 |
| 10/31/25 @ Trinity Christian | 20 |
| 10/24/25 vs Ravenscroft | 145 |
| 10/10/25 @ Asheville Christian Academy | 58 |
| 10/03/25 @ North Raleigh Christian Academy | 207 |
| + 6 more games |
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Jarrod Miller and Jeremiah Davis. Miller rushed for 185 yards and four TDs while picking up 10.3 yards per carry while Davis rushed for 167 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only 14 carries. With that strong performance, Davis is now averaging an impressive 103.5 rushing yards per game.
Harrells Christian Academy didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Hickory Grove Christian to a completion percentage of just 46.2%. That dominant aerial defense primarily came from two players: Jesse Smith and Xander Garcia, who each logged one passes deflected. Sadly, that's becoming something of a trend for Harrells Christian Academy; they were averaging 63.8%completion percentage earlier this season, but in their last three games they've fallen to only 63.8%.
Harrells Christian Academy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Dashaun McKoy.
Although Hickory Grove Christian took the loss, they still got scores from Zach Pierce, Jaxson Lee, and Nathan Dowdy.
Harrells Christian Academy's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-2. Those home wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 43.3 points over those games. As for Hickory Grove Christian, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-4.
Looking ahead, Harrells Christian Academy will head out on the road to square off against High Point Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Crusaders' defense better be ready for this one: the Cougars have averaged an impressive 45 points per game this season. Hickory Grove Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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