You can't lose the contest if you win every quarter, and that was precisely Chicago Christian's strategy against Chicago Hope Academy on Friday. Everything went the Chicago Christian Knights' way against Chicago Hope Academy as the Chicago Christian Knights made off with a 35-12 victory. The result was nothing new for the Knights, who have now won four games by 20 points or more so far this season.
Chicago Christian's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Kenny Jager led the charge by rushing for 91 yards and two touchdowns. Jager didn't just play on offense: he also forced a fumble and made five total tackles (1.0 for loss). Another player making a difference was Christian Flutman, who rushed for 35 yards and a touchdown.
Chicago Christian wouldn't let Chicago Hope Academy keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Chicago Christian can thank Jager and Edward Van Dellen for forcing both of them. Brock Sperling was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making ten total tackles (4.0 for loss).
Chicago Christian's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-1. As for Chicago Hope Academy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-4.
Chicago Christian will head out to challenge St. Edward at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Chicago Christian is facing St. Edward at the right time seeing as St. Edward is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Chicago Hope Academy, they will welcome Marian Central Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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