Grand Valley Christian P scored the most points they've had all season on Saturday, but it wasn't enough. They fell 34-24 to the Tri-State Crusaders King's Crusaders. While losing is never fun, the Patriots can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' football rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 488th in Michigan, while the King's Crusaders are ranked first in Indiana).
Tri-State Crusaders' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Dj Graber led the charge by picking up 32 receiving yards and two touchdowns. An impressive showing, but Graber really ramped things up playing D: he picked up three sacks and made four total tackles. Garrett Black got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Grand Valley Christian P's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Tri-State Crusaders, they pushed their record up to 4-1 with the win, which was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season.
Grand Valley Christian P will host Washtenaw S at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Tri-State Crusaders, they will head out on the road to square off against Traders Point Christian at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Tri-State Crusaders' defense has only allowed 17.2 points per game this season, so Traders Point Christian's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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