Savannah Christian put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They claimed a resounding 45-0 win over the Providence Christian Academy Storm at home. The Raiders' offense checked out after the first half but had enough points banked to take the game anyway.
Savannah Christian's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Zo Smalls led the charge by rushing for 46 yards and two touchdowns, while also catching a touchdown. Smalls is crushing it when it comes to rushing touchdowns: he's punched in at least two every time he's taken the field this season. Blaise Thomas was another key signal caller, throwing for 85 yards and two touchdowns while completing 76.9% of his passes.
Another reason for the win was Savannah Christian's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for four sacks. In that department, Isaiah Redmond was the leader with two. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up two sacks and making seven total tackles (4.0 for loss).
Savannah Christian pushed their record up to 3-0 with that victory, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Providence Christian Academy, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Savannah Christian will stay at home for another week and welcome Oceanside Collegiate Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Savannah Christian's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season. As for Providence Christian Academy, they will take on Mount Pisgah Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Providence Christian Academy is facing Mount Pisgah Christian at the right time seeing as Mount Pisgah Christian is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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