CVCA hosted Tuslaw on Friday night for their 2017 Homecoming game. The Royals were looking to improve to 5-2 on the season and 3-1 in the Principals' Athletic Conference. Once again, the offense led the way for CVCA as they scored over 40 points for the fourth time in seven games this season. The defense stepped up and helped seal the victory by forcing a turnover on each of the Mustangs' final three drives. The Royals would win by a score of 42-28. They will hit the road in week 8 for a PAC-7 match-up with Loudonville. The Redbirds joined the conference for football only starting this fall.

In the first quarter, each team found the end-zone on their first drive. The Royals went 63 yards in 3 plays to grab a 7-0 lead. Elijah Payne connected with Isaac Strausser for a 54 yard touchdown through the air. Tuslaw answered with an 11 play, 63 yard scoring drive of their own. Their extra point was blocked, and CVCA held a 1 point lead when the quarter ended.

CVCA scored twice in the 2nd quarter to increase their lead to 21-6. Elijah Payne threw his 2nd touchdown of the night and rushed for another score. Tre Tucker caught the 27 yard touchdown pass from Payne in the 2nd quarter. Tuslaw was able to answer before half, and the score stood at 21-12 at the break.

The Royals followed the same script in the 2nd half. They scored once in the 3rd quarter and twice in the 4th quarter. They allowed 2 touchdowns in the half but also forced three 4th quarter turnovers. They made big plays when it mattered most on their way to the 14 point win. Elijah Payne and Tre Tucker connected on a 39 yard touchdown pass in the 3rd quarter. Elijah Payne threw his 4th touchdown pass on the night in the 4th quarter when he found Christian Decipeda for a 20 yard score. Tre Tucker sealed the win with an 86 yard touchdown run in the 4th quarter.

Rushing
Tre Tucker 6 carries, 137, TD
Jack Atwood 16 carries, 92 yards
Elijah Payne 3 carries, 38 yards, TD

Passing 
Elijah Payne 9-18, 205 yards, 4 TDs

Receiving
Tre Tucker 3 catches, 83 yards, 2 TDs
Isaac Strausser 3 catches, 91 yards, TD
Christian Decipeda 1 catch, 20 yards, TD

Kicking
Bryce Kightlinger 6/6 PATs

Defense
Dylan Nichols 2 INTs