It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Maranatha Christian had no problem doing just that on Friday. They blew past the Victory Christian Academy Knights 45-6. Considering the Eagles have won six matches by more than 34 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Maranatha Christian got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Jake Locker out in front who threw for 182 yards and five touchdowns while completing 71.4% of his passes. Locker is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for four or more in the last three games he's played. Hudson Heinrichs was Locker's top target, picking up 81 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Maranatha Christian didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Heinrichs, Grayson Kennedy, and Ryan Niguidula picked up one apiece. Maranatha Christian got some further help from Aaron Tasin: he made eight total tackles (3.0 for loss) and defended a pass.
The win (which was Maranatha Christian's third in a row) raised their record to 8-3. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 45.3 points. As for Victory Christian Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-7 record this season.
Maranatha Christian has already played their next game, a 20-8 loss against Calipatria on the 15th. Victory Christian Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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