Trinity Christian Academy and Chaminade-Madonna squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Trinity Christian Academy had to settle for second. They were outmatched by the Chaminade-Madonna Lions on the road and fell 35-6. While losing is never fun, the Conquerors can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida football rankings (they are ranked 82nd, while the Lions are ranked fifth).
Despite the loss, Trinity Christian Academy saw an underclassman step up: freshman Terel Dallas rushed for 110 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries. Those 110 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Dallas.
Dallas was just one part of a punishing run game: Trinity Christian Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 202 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 202 rushing yards in three consecutive games.
Chaminade-Madonna got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Tyler Chance out in front who threw for 137 yards and three touchdowns while completing 76.9% of his passes. Kyle Washington was another key pass catcher, picking up 80 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Trinity Christian Academy moved to 10-4 with that defeat, which also ended their seven-game winning streak. As for Chaminade-Madonna, their win was their 16th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 12-2.
Trinity Christian Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Chaminade-Madonna, they will take on Clearwater Central Catholic at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Clearwater Central Catholic will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Chaminade-Madonna surely won't give up without a fight.
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