After three games on the road, Indian Rocks Christian is heading back home. They will welcome the Seminole Warhawks at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
It was a Battle of the Birds when Indian Rocks Christian challenged Saint Stephen's Episcopal on Friday. Indian Rocks Christian took a 20-6 bruising from Saint Stephen's Episcopal. Despite 64 more yards than the Falcons, the Eagles couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Meanwhile, Seminole's game on Friday was all tied up 16-16 at the half, but luckily for them it didn't stay that way. They secured a 34-29 W over Northside Christian. With that win, the Warhawks brought their scoring average up to 26.4 points per game.
It was another big night for Mason Starke, who rushed for 130 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries. His longest rush was for an impressive 63 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
Seminole was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 295 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 194 rushing yards in nine consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Indian Rocks Christian's defeat was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Seminole, their victory bumped their record up to 6-2.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Indian Rocks Christian has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 174 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Seminole struggles in that department as they've been averaging 263.4. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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