Concordia Lutheran has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 12.89 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They took a 38-28 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Antonian Prep Apaches. The Crusaders have been going strong on the season, but this is now their second defeat in a row.
It was another big night for Michael Moreno, who rushed for 266 yards and three touchdowns, and also picked up 34 receiving yards and a touchdown for Antonian Prep. Those 266 rushing yards gave Moreno a new career-high. Antonian Prep also got help from Adan Bernal, who showed off his sure hands for 113 receiving yards.
Concordia Lutheran's loss dropped their record down to 6-3. As for Antonian Prep, they pushed their record up to 7-2 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season.
Concordia Lutheran and St. Michael's are set to duel on Thursday. St. Michael's is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 32.9 points per game this season. As for Antonian Prep, they will head out to face off against Central Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 927 yards in their previous games.
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