Columbus Crusaders put their dominant defense on display in the team's third consecutive shutout on Saturday. They breezed past the Phalen Leadership Academy Falcon to the tune of 36-0. The result was nothing new for Columbus Crusaders, who have now won three matches by 36 points or more so far this season.
Ezekiel Bowie
| 09/13/25 vs Phalen Leadership Academy | 159 |
| 09/06/25 vs Grand Valley Christian P | 143 |
| 08/30/25 @ Peebles | 64 |
| 08/23/25 vs Christ Prep Academy | 76 |
Ezekiel Bowie was his usual excellent self, rushing for 159 yards and four touchdowns on only six carries. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 110.5 rushing yards per game. Braden Miller also deserves a mention for his punt return touchdown.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Columbus Crusaders was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 207 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Columbus Crusaders' win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Phalen Leadership Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Columbus Crusaders and Phalen Leadership Academy could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in their respective state rankings. Columbus Crusaders will square off against Northern Virginia HomeSchool at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday with a big rank disadvantage (565 vs. 276). Meanwhile, Phalen Leadership Academy (ranked 319th) will meet Hammond Morton (ranked 139th) at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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