Tuscaloosa Christian Snaps Six Year Skid to Rival Tabernacle

Cottondale, AL – The Tuscaloosa Christian Warriors broke a six-game losing streak to rival Tabernacle Christian Friday night, coming out on top 56-28. 

The win improves the Warriors to 6-3 overall with a 3-2 mark in conference play.  The rebuilding Torches slip to 2-5 on the season, 2-4 in CFA play.  

The Torches struggled to contain the potent Tuscaloosa rushing attack yielding 380 yards on the ground to the Warriors lead by standout senior quarterback Luke Jones.  

Jones finished the night with five total touchdowns, scoring three with his legs and two through the air.  He passed for 67 yards, completing four passes and connecting on a pair of touchdown throws. What really set him apart was his performance on the ground, where he ran for 172 yards and three touchdowns, leaving the Torches’ defense struggling to stop him.

Senior Seth Foster was Jones’ favorite target pulling down two crucial catches for 20 yards and a score. Junior Michael Carter snagged a 39-yard touchdown grab, while Jackson Harris added an 8-yard reception.

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On the ground, senior Jackson Harris ran for 161 yards on 15 attempts and scored two touchdowns. The Warriors’ rushing attack was the key to their victory.

Defensively, the Warriors were equally impressive. Jeaden Yeager led the way with nine tackles. Luke Jones contributed with five stops and an interception. Michael Carter, Alex Anglin, Logan Dockery, and Jackson Harris all chipped in with four tackles a piece. 

With the win, Tuscaloosa Christian turns their attention to a road trip to Columbus, Mississippi, to take on conference foe Victory Christian before stepping into the CFA postseason.  

The Torches, will close out their 2023 campaign with a non-conference road matchup against the East Central Patriots, hoping to end on a positive note and build momentum for 2024.