CCS’s Jay Sims (32) breaks a long run against Notre Dame.Rain started falling with four minutes to play and nourished the spirits and attitudes of both Notre Dame and Chattanooga Christian.
The CCS Chargers earned their first win of the year with a 30-28 victory over the Irish in a game that turned out to be more physical than finesse — an oddity for both teams.
The Chargers rushed 61 times for 268 yards just one week after they threw 39 passes in a loss. Fullback Jay Sims gained 142 yards on 27 carries and scored twice in the win. Beau Simmons — one of the area’s leading receivers — ran 12 times for 40 yards and a touchdown.
He also caught five passes 118 yards and touchdown in addition to kicking a first-quarter field goal.
“I didn’t even practice in the backfield all week,” said Simmons, soaked in rain and sweat. “We were playing man-on-man football. We got a lot of power yardage.”