Mobile Christian dominates Hillcrest-Evergreen
Another week, another dominating defensive performance by Mobile Christian.
The Leopards (7-0 overall, 4-0 in Class 3A, Region 1) allowed only 91 yards in a 42-0 victory over Hillcrest-Evergreen at Harrison Field in Mobile.
Mobile Christian has allowed 42 points this season and now has three shutouts.
The Leopards jumped out to a 21-0 lead in the first quarter, as Aaron Rogers caught a 58-yard pass from Damien Gatson, Carson Stiles scored on a 49-yard punt return, and Jordan Woullard scored on a 13-yard run. The Mobile Christian defense did the rest.
Hillcrest (0-6, 0-4) ran 46 plays, meaning Mobile Christian allowed less than 2 yards per play, and the Jaguars managed only three first downs. The Jaguars were 2-for-12 on third down and 0-for-4 on fourth-down conversions.
Stat sheet: Gatson finished 8-for-14 passing for 122 yards and two touchdowns. He also threw two interceptions and scored on a 20-yard run. … Anthonio Brown led the Mobile Christian ground game with 17 carries for 117 yards and a 3-yard TD run. … Rogers caught four passes for 92 yards, including TD catahces of 58 and 5 yards. … Carter Lewis made 6-of-6 extra points.
Did you know?: With seven wins, Mobile Christian has earned its most wins in a single season since winning nine in 2020. The Leopards had to forfeit four wins last season
What’s next?: Mobile Christian plays at Cottage Hill Chrsitian next week, while Hillcrest plays Monroe County at home.