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Grace Brethren Team Advances to CIF Division Playoffs

Nov 25, 2019

The Grace Brethren High School Lancers football team advance to the championship round of the CIF Southern Section Division 3 playoffs Friday night with a win over La Habra. The LA Daily News reported the story. A portion appears below. Click here to read the complete article. Grace Brethren High School is a ministry of Grace Church, Simi Valley, Calif. (Jordan Bakker, senior pastor).

Josh Henderson’s 5 TDs lead Grace Brethren past La Habra in thrilling semifinal

Grace Brethren’s high-powered offense and a game-winning touchdown helped the team advance to the championship round of the CIF Southern Section Division 3 playoffs.

Grace Brethren traded touchdowns with La Habra all night, but a fourth-quarter rush by quarterback Mikey Zele with seconds left made the difference in a 49-45 win.

Josh Henderson led the Lancers with 264 yards and five touchdowns on 26 carries, while Ryan Zanelli led the Highlanders with 205 yards on 13-of-22 passing.

La Habra’s offense erupted for 28 points in the first quarter with the help of Kristopher Koontz’s two receiving touchdowns.

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