Ocala Christian had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They came up short against the Bradenton Christian Panthers, falling 40-14.
Despite the loss, Ocala Christian still got an impressive performance from Joshua Davis, who rushed for 161 yards and two TDs on only 14 carries. Davis' longest rush was for an impressive 67 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Vincent Perrella helped out on the ground, rushing for 80 yards.
Even if they lost, Ocala Christian's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Dylan Foster, Hector Molina, and Troy Wade, who each picked up one sack apiece.
A big part of Bradenton Christian's win came down to the chemistry between Holland Hume and his top target Connor Henderson. Hume threw for 312 yards and five touchdowns while completing 81.8% of his passes while Henderson picked up 224 receiving yards and a pair of scores.
Ocala Christian will be playing in front of their home fans against Merritt Island Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Bradenton Christian, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Bell Creek Academy at 7:00 p.m. on the 29th.
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