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Woodland falls to Hebron Christian Academy, 34-24


Woodland running back Asa James rushed for 155 yards on 25 carries Friday night but the Wildcats lost to Hebron Christian Academy, 34-24.


Woodland and Hebron Christian Academy traded scores Friday night, but it was the visiting Lions who separated late in the third period for an eventual 34-24 non-region win. Hebron Christian quarterback, Gavin Hall, ran for three touchdowns and passed for another to lead the Class A Private Lions. The sophomore signal caller finished the night with 154 passing yards and rushed for another 120 yards.

Hall’s touchdown pass was a 26-yard connection with King Joseph Edwards in the first quarter as the Lions tied the score 7-7. After two of Hall’s touchdown runs gave the Lions a 21-14 advantage, Ashton Smith picked off a Woodland pass and returned it for a touchdown to build a 27-14 lead.

Asa James, who finished with 155 rushing yards on 25 attempts, scored the game’s first touchdown for Woodland on a 1-yard run. The Wildcats later tied the score 14-14 with a 59-yard touchdown pass from Brelace Williams to Harlin Morris. Woodland kicker Chris Sanchez kicked a 36-yard field goal with 30 seconds remaining in the first half that sent the teams to halftime with Hebron Christian leading 27-17.

Williams and Morris connected again with just under five minutes remaining in the third quarter. The 22-yard pass play left the Wildcats down by three points, 27-24.

In the waning seconds of the third quarter, the Lions regained their 10-point lead. Hall scampered in from 10-yards out with just 10 seconds remaining in the period.

The two teams played a scoreless fourth quarter although the Wildcats had an opportunity to pull back within one score.


Asa James broke off a 48-yard run early in the fourth quarter. While the senior running back didn't score, he still set up the Wildcats with a goal-to-go situation. On fourth down from the 3-yard line, Woodland head coach Tony Plott opted to go for the touchdown. The Lions got good penetration on the key play, however, and dropped James behind the line of scrimmage leaving the Wildcats empty handed.

Hebron Christian Academy evened its season record at 1-1.

Woodland (1-2) will host North Springs Friday night. The game will be broadcast live on BartowSportsZone.com.

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