Answer :
I believe "D. Crushing" is your answer.
The sentence doesn't need "crushing".
It would look like this:
"Lorton's experienced quarterback performed well in handling Jefferson High's Eagles defeat."
This sentence is much better than the original one.
The sentence doesn't need "crushing".
It would look like this:
"Lorton's experienced quarterback performed well in handling Jefferson High's Eagles defeat."
This sentence is much better than the original one.