The Berean Christian School Bulldogs opened the football season Friday, Aug. 22 with a 34-14 win over Boca Christian School.
The Boca Christian Blazers took an early 14-0 lead, but it didn’t take the Bulldogs long to get going. Quarterback Christopher Mauck got the Bulldogs on the board with a 49-yard touchdown pass to Nick Doucette.
On the team’s next possession, a great leading block from Kasey Montrois freed wide receiver Keilon Stube for a 20-yard end-around jaunt into the end zone, making it 14 -14 at halftime.
The second half would be all Bulldogs. Mauck continued his air assault with Doucette for two more touchdown strikes of 38 and 62 yards. Doucette had three catches, all touchdowns, for 149 yards. Mauck finished 18 for 35 with 3 touchdowns and no interceptions, for a total of 318 yards.
Luke Langsam added a 3-yard touchdown dive to finish off the Bulldogs’ scoring.
The defense was led by senior linebackers Mike Miller (17 tackles), Kenny Hippler (10 tackles), Caleb Taub (10 tackles) and Daniel Downey (9 tackles). Seniors Joe Hendricks and Shawn Hood, along with recent sophomore Wellington High School transfer Sawyer Losey, dominated the secondary.
Berean plays its home games at the Wellington High School field, and the admission is free thanks to sponsor ADCAHB Medical Coverages. The Bulldogs’ next home game is Friday, Sept. 19 against Zion Lutheran.
ABOVE: Christopher Mauck hits Nick Doucette with a touchdown pass.
