It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact High Point Christian Academy can now relate to. They took a 50-44 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Trinity Christian Crusaders. It was the first time this season that the Cougars let down their fans at home.
Despite the loss, High Point Christian Academy still got an impressive performance from Jaylen Moore, who rushed for 185 yards and five touchdowns, and also picked up 53 receiving yards. Moore is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 100 every time he's taken the field this season.
High Point Christian Academy wouldn't let Trinity Christian keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. High Point Christian Academy can thank Zach Witherbee and Gavin Harris for forcing both of them. Micah Russell was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making nine total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Elijiah Oehlke was his usual excellent self, throwing for 434 yards and five touchdowns while completing 72.7% of his passes, and also punching in a touchdown on the ground for Trinity Christian. What's more, Oehlke also racked up 25 rushing yards, the most he's had since back in September. Karlfonza McLean-Smith also helped out as he racked up 150 receiving yards.
High Point Christian Academy's defeat ended a seven-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 10-1. As for Trinity Christian, the win was the tenth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 10-1.
High Point Christian Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Trinity Christian, they will take on Asheville School (Independent) at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Trinity Christian is looking to tack on another W to their six-game streak on the road.
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