OCALA CHRISTIAN 44, PROVIDENCE CHRISTIAN 6

By THE TAMPA TRIBUNE
Published: October 25, 2008

OCALA CHRISTIAN ... 44 PROVIDENCE CHR. ... 6

THE DIFFERENCE: Ocala Christian's running game dominated the night, with Trevor Nameth and Jibril Stewart handling most of the duties. Nameth rushed for 150 yards, and Stewart had 101 yards.

GAME NOTES: Ocala Christian lost its starting quarterback to a shoulder injury, so freshman Billy Kauffman got his first start. Kauffman had a solid debut, rushing for one touchdown on a 1-yard sneak. ... Providence Christian's touchdown came on a trick play, when quarterback Matt Morris lateraled to fullback Jefte Velez, who threw 45 yards to tight end Brian Hubbart for the touchdown. ... Ocala Christian's defense also played well, recording a big fourth-down stop with Providence Christian in scoring range; Garrett Seidel ended a Knights drive with an interception. ... This was a big conference game for both teams, as well as their regular-season finales. ... The Florida Christian Conference playoffs begin next week, and this game set the seeding for the playoffs. Ocala Christian will be seeded second, and Providence Christian will be seeded fourth in the playoffs.

STAT OF THE GAME: The Crusaders' running game totaled 374 yards, which set a school record.

QUOTE OF THE GAME: "This was a total team effort, they really stepped up in the face of adversity. Each of the boys really did what needed to be done to win the game." - Ocala Christian coach Butch Etheredge

Courtney Parker

Ocala Christian1310147-44Providence Christian6000-6 OC-Nameth 5 run (Nameth kick)

OC-Kauffman 1 run (kick failed)

PC-Hubbart 45 pass from Velez (kick failed)

OC-Palenik 15 run (Nameth kick)

OC-FG Nameth 37

OC-Stewart 1 run (Nameth kick)

OC-Stewart 14 run (Nameth kick)

OC-Nameth 23 run (Nameth kick)