If Hill Country Christian was feeling good off their 74-42 takedown of Veritas Academy last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Hill Country Christian Rams took a blow against the San Marcos Academy Bears on Friday, falling 67-18. The loss was the Rams' first of the season.
Hill Country Christian's loss came despite strong showings from Jonas West and Gus Stephens. West rushed for 100 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries, while Stephens gained 180 total yards and two touchdowns. West's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fourth straight game with at least 100 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Even though they lost, Hill Country Christian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 221 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 171 rushing yards in four consecutive games dating back to last season.
A big part of the victory came down to the chemistry between Major Howard and his top target Daniel Yates. Howard threw for 169 yards and four touchdowns while completing 80% of his passes while Yates gained 98 total yards and three touchdowns. Yates also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making four total tackles and defending a pass. David Followell was another key player, picking up 83 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Having lost for the first time this season, Hill Country Christian fell to 2-1. As for San Marcos Academy, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hill Country Christian will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against The Christian School at Castle Hills at 7:30 p.m. As for San Marcos Academy, they will take on Saint Mary's Hall at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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