Ocala Christian had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They lost 40-14 to the Bradenton Christian Panthers.
Despite the loss, Ocala Christian still got an impressive performance from Joshua Davis, who rushed for 161 yards and a pair of 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 victory 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 didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 44-8 defeat against Merritt Island Christian on the 22nd. As for Bradenton Christian, they will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Bell Creek Academy at 7:00 p.m. on the 29th. This will be Bradenton Christian's first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
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