Merritt Island Christian put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They were the clear victor by a 33-8 margin over the City of Life Christian Academy Warriors. The Cougars might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight games by 20 points or more this season.
Trey Nevad was his usual excellent self, rushing for 59 yards and two touchdowns, while also picking up 57 receiving yards and a touchdown. He got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run that went for an incredible 53 yards. Caleb Richeson was another key player, rushing for 69 yards and a touchdown.
Merritt Island Christian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 244 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 194 rushing yards in 14 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Merritt Island Christian's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB four times. Brayden Murphy was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two sackshimself. Josiah Hutchinson was another major factor on D, picking up 0.5 sacks, forcing a fumble, and making nine total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Merritt Island Christian's victory was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-0. As for City of Life Christian Academy, they are on a 16-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-9.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Merritt Island Christian's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Canterbury at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Merritt Island Christian's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last seven contests. As for City of Life Christian Academy, they and The Classical Academy of Sarasota are set to duel on Friday. City of Life Christian Academy is facing The Classical Academy of Sarasota at the right time seeing as The Classical Academy of Sarasota is stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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