Christ School and Rabun Gap-Nacoochee squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Christ School had to settle for second. They were beaten by the Rabun Gap-Nacoochee Eagles 42-7. The Greenies haven't had much luck with the Eagles recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.
Even if they lost, Christ School's defensive line still kept up the pressure with four sacks. Jake Landis was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two himself. He also made eight total tackles, which is notable because Christ School is 2-1 when he posts at least three total tackles, but 1-4 otherwise. Jaylen Daniels was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making nine total tackles (2.0 for loss).
It was another big night for Gavin Owens, who threw for 310 yards and five touchdowns while completing 72.2% of his passes for Rabun Gap-Nacoochee. Owens is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last three games he's played. Joshua Buckhalter did his part for the team as well, scoring a TD off of 105 receiving yards.
Christ School's loss dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Rabun Gap-Nacoochee, their win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-2.
Christ School and Rabun Gap-Nacoochee's offenses will be put to the test in their next games. Christ School and Asheville School (Independent) (who has only given up 10.57 points per game) will meet at 7:00 p.m. on November 22nd. Both might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 1,023 yards in their previous games. Similarly, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee will take on Providence Day at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, a squad that's only allowed 13.91 points per game.
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