Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian came into Saturday's matchup having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They claimed a resounding 62-20 victory over the Vanlue Wildcats on the road. Given the Braves' advantage in MaxPreps' football rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 300th in Indiana, while the Wildcats are ranked 718th in Ohio), the result on Saturday wasn't entirely unexpected.
Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian found their leader in underclassman Chip Bennett, who rushed for 316 yards and five touchdowns on only 12 carries, and also threw for 145 yards and three touchdowns on only six passes. The dominant performance gave Bennett a new career-high in rushing yards. Dylan Grimes was Bennett's top target, picking up 123 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Vanlue, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-7.
Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 38-7 defeat against Greenwood Christian Academy on the 12th. Vanlue has also already played their next match, a 48-0 loss against Windham on the 12th.
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