Strong Rock Christian came back down to earth on Friday after soaring to a 35-point contest in their last game. They fell just short of the Brookstone Cougars by a score of 15-13. Despite 70 more yards than the Cougars, the Patriots couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Strong Rock Christian's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Andrew Reid, who rushed for 74 yards and a touchdown on only six carries, and also threw for 64 yards and a touchdown. Those 74 rushing yards gave Reid a new career-high. Jake Johnson was another key rusher, rushing for 127 yards.
Even though they lost, Strong Rock Christian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 212 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Brookstone only rushed for 116.
Gray Jones had a dynamite game for Brookstone, rushing for 80 yards and two touchdowns. Brookstone also relied on Jones, who's 51-yard boot wound up being the difference in the game.
Strong Rock Christian dropped their record down to 4-6 with the loss, which was their third straight at home. As for Brookstone, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 6-3 record this season.
Strong Rock Christian will take on George Walton Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. George Walton Academy's defense has only allowed 15 points per game this season, so Strong Rock Christian's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Brookstone, they will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Stratford Academy at 7:30 p.m. on November 8th.
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