Even though Adams County Christian School had trouble moving the ball at times against a tough Silliman Institute defense, the Rebels did just enough to pull out a win over the Wildcats Friday night in the MAIS District 5-AAA opener for both teams, 20-0.

Jacob McDaniel, DyKevis Ford and Demarlon Lewis each had touchdown runs for ACCS, which had the majority of its offense on the ground — 157 of its 212 total yards. McDaniel got the Rebels on the board with a 7-yard touchdown run with just 19 seconds left in the second quarter as they went into halftime up 7-0.

After a scoreless third quarter, Ford added a 30-yard touchdown run at the 6:05 mark of the fourth quarter. Cris Thompson’s extra point made it 14-0 in favor of the Rebels. Then with 1:43 left, Lewis scored on a 6-yard run.

The Rebels’ defense also came up big as it forced four turnovers. Mj Thornburg had two interceptions and McDaniel had one fumble recovery. It also held Silliman (2-5, 0-1) to minus-12 rushing yards and 101 yards of total offense.

Ford finished with 78 yards on 15 carries. McDaniel completed five of 10 passes for 55 yards to go with three carries for 15 yards. Thornburg and Ford each had two receptions.

ACCS (6-1, 1-0) steps out of district when it hosts Bowling Green School for homecoming next Friday at 7 p.m.