With a playoff game on the line, Mount Paran Christian rose to the challenge on Friday. They had just enough and edged the Greater Atlanta Christian Spartans out 32-29. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Eagles have posted since August 18, 2023.
It was another big night for Andrew Overton, who rushed for 118 yards and three touchdowns. His longest rush was for an incredible 80 yards. Mount Paran Christian also got a significant boost from Gavin Steele, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 94 yards.
Mount Paran Christian didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Cash Cauley and Davis Cauley.
Despite the loss, Greater Atlanta Christian still got an impressive performance from Pierce Wilson, who rushed for 109 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries. Greater Atlanta Christian is 4-1 when Wilson posts 80 or more rushing yards, but 0-6 otherwise. Denzell Watkins was another key player, rushing for 80 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries.
Mount Paran Christian's win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-3. Those victories were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 11.7 points per game. As for Greater Atlanta Christian, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season.
Mount Paran Christian has already played their next contest, a 48-7 loss against Calvary Day on the 22nd. Greater Atlanta Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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