Woodlands Christian rolls past The Highlands

THE WOODLANDS, Texas - Jack Bento threw for three touchdowns and Luke Hudson ran for another as The Woodlands Christian Academy steam rolled through Irving The Highlands, 41-7 in the first round of the TAPPS Division III playoffs Friday night.

Bento was 3-for-8 for 92 yards and three touchdown passes, all in the first half, as the Warriors exploded for 28 points in the second quarter to take a commanding 34-0 lead at the half.

Luke Hudson rushed for 133 yards on 13 carries and had a 7-yard touchdown run that gave the Warriors a 13-0 lead with 10:33 left in the second quarter.

The Warriors continue to show they may be a team of destiny as they rolled to 225 yards on the ground and limited The Highlands to 141 total yards of offense.

Raul Giorgi had a 1-yard touchdown run just before half and a 3-yard touchdown run midway through the third quarter, as the Warriors scored 40 or more points for the eighth time this season.

Woodlands Christian (11-0) advances to the Quarterfinals and will face Brazos Christian (8-2), a team the Warriors defeated 57-14 back on September 26.