Lakeland Christian’s dominant 1-2 offensive punch completely overwhelmed Zephyrhills Christian in the Class 1A, Region 3 quarterfinals. The Vikings’ 54-6 victory on Friday night at Viking Stadium was powered by quarterback Brody Brenneman, who threw for four touchdowns, and running back AJ Truedell, who rushed for three scores and added a receiving touchdown. The performance cemented Lakeland Christian’s status as a top contender, extending their impressive season record to 10-0-1.
Brody Brenneman and AJ Truedell dismantle Zephyrhills Christian in a 54-6 blowout
The contest was briefly competitive in the opening quarter, with Zephyrhills Christian’s Giorgio Baker scoring a touchdown to cut the deficit after Truedell’s initial 24-yard run. However, the Vikings quickly pulled away, highlighted by a 62-yard strike from Brenneman to Cael Straub. Straub, returning from a three-game injury absence, displayed no ill effects, making a decisive cut near the sideline to secure the score. This play signaled the end of any real threat from the Zephyrhills defense, as Lakeland Christian controlled the tempo for the remainder of the game.
Lakeland Christian (10-0-1) advances to the regional semifinals, where they will host St. John Neumann on Nov. 20. A victory in that matchup would likely set up a high-profile showdown against Carrollwood Day (8-3) after Thanksgiving. With Brenneman’s arm and Truedell’s legs firing on all cylinders, the Vikings are poised to continue their dominant run through the playoffs, leaving little doubt about their trajectory toward the championship.
Source: Yahoo Sports
