On Friday, Canterbury faced Sports Leadership & Management in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Canterbury Crusaders blew past the Sports Leadership & Management Spartans, posting a 48-20 victory at home. The Crusaders' win was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Canterbury got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Roman Wilder out in front who rushed for 207 yards and three touchdowns on only seven carries, and also threw for 116 yards and two touchdowns. Wilder really tore up the turf during one magnificent 75-yard run. Jordan Battle was another key rusher, gaining 200 total yards and three touchdowns.
Canterbury's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Wilder and Cruz Guzman. Wilder's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his sixth straight game with at least 101 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Canterbury was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 357 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 265 rushing yards in six consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Canterbury's win bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Sports Leadership & Management, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Canterbury will take on City of Life Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Canterbury is facing City of Life Christian Academy at the right time seeing as City of Life Christian Academy is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Sports Leadership & Management, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Hernando Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hernando Christian Academy is coming into the match with three straight victories at home, so Sports Leadership & Management will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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