Covenant Day managed to slip by Trinity Christian the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Lions took a blow against the Crusaders on Friday, falling 43-6. While losing is never fun, the Lions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 308th, while the Crusaders are ranked 126th).
Trinity Christian's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jaden Clifton, who rushed for 87 yards and two TDs on only eight carries. Those 87 rushing yards gave Clifton a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Amir Jackson, who rushed for 76 yards and one touchdown on only nine carries.
Covenant Day is on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4. As for Trinity Christian, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Looking ahead, Covenant Day will welcome Harrells Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Lions will need to watch out since the Crusaders have now posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season. As for Trinity Christian, they will venture away from home to take on High Point Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Crusaders' defense better be ready for this one: the Cougars have averaged an impressive 35.5 points per game this season.
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