The St. Andrew’s-Sewanee Mountain Lions (4-3) traveled to Fayetteville to play the Riverside Christian Academy Knights (2-5) and fought to a 28-22 victory.
The Mountain Lions stuck to their ground game offensively, tallying 378 yards on the ground and 3 touchdowns.
The sole pass completion went to Riley Rhoton, who scrambled for an extra 40 yards after contact to score.
Offensively, seniors Levi Higgins and Christian Hanger led the Mountain Lions. Higgins earned 257 yards and two touchdowns, while Hanger racked up 121 yards and a touchdown of his own.
Defensively, the Mountain Lions benefited from the efforts of Christian Hanger at linebacker and the two defensive ends - juniors Michael Schaerer and Seth Horton. The three played well all night, applying pressure to RCA’s quarterback and stopping the run.
“This game was a slugfest,” said Coach McLain Still. “Offensively, we were determined to run the ball, and their defense knew it was coming. It was a tough matchup. Our boys played well tonight. They left it all on the field, and it payed off.” The Mountain Lions overcame three turnovers and costly penalties to win 28-22.
The St. Andrew’s-Sewanee Mountain Lions hit the road again next week to play the Franklin Christian Falcons (8-1) in Franklin at 7 p.m. The Mountain Lions return home on Oct. 17 to play the Middle Tennessee Heat (0-5) on the University of the South’s field at 7 p.m.