After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Christ Covenant, Heritage Christian Academy was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They came out on top against the New Orleans Home School S Saints by a score of 26-18. The Warriors have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Saints, too.
Heritage Christian Academy found their leader in underclassman Daniel Lincoln, who rushed for 209 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries. Lincoln didn't just play on offense: he also forced a fumble and made seven total tackles in addition to snagging an interception which he returned one-yard for a touchdown.
Heritage Christian Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 273 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as New Orleans Home School S only rushed for 124.
Heritage Christian Academy wouldn't let New Orleans Home School S keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Heritage Christian Academy can thank Lincoln and Lathan Loveless for forcing both of them.
Despite the loss, New Orleans Home School S still got an impressive performance from Gavin Carney, who picked up 188 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 70 yards. Carney was no stranger to the big play, connecting on a big catch that went for 65 yards. Another player making a difference was Samuel Smith, who rushed for 54 yards and two touchdowns.
The victory got Heritage Christian Academy back to even at 3-3. As for New Orleans Home School S, their loss dropped their record down to 1-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Heritage Christian Academy will welcome Christ Covenant at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for New Orleans Home School S, they will host Magnolia at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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