The New Braunfels Thunder Homeschool will take on the Calvary Baptist Academy Conquerors at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Calvary Baptist Academy is hoping to do what Valor South Austin couldn't on Friday: put an end to New Braunfels Thunder's winning streak, which now stands at three games. New Braunfels Thunder came out on top against Valor South Austin by a score of 50-38. The Homeschool's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
It was another big night for John Kroesche, who rushed for 259 yards and four touchdowns on only seven carries, and also threw for 244 yards and three touchdowns while completing 80% of his passes. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 117.8 rushing yards per game.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, New Braunfels Thunder was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 359 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
New Braunfels Thunder's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Hudson Contreras and Dustin Henze.
Meanwhile, Calvary Baptist Academy had to suffer through a 90-41 loss at the hands of Waco Christian. Despite running the score up even higher than they did in their prior game on September 6th (36), the Conquerors still had to take the loss.
Despite the defeat, Calvary Baptist Academy got top-tier performance from Oliver Wolford, who rushed for 174 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 8.3 yards per carry, and also picked up 50 receiving yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave Wolford a new career-high in rushing yards. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Jesus Montanez, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
Calvary Baptist Academy wouldn't let Waco Christian keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Calvary Baptist Academy can thank Matthew Hicks and Miles Stout for forcing both of them. Hicks is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made seven or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season.
New Braunfels Thunder's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Calvary Baptist Academy, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. New Braunfels Thunder has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 193.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Calvary Baptist Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 157. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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