Football Recap: Arendell Parrott Academy Starts Season with Win at Home

Arendell Parrott Academy took care of business in their home opener (barely) on Saturday. They had just enough and edged out the Evangel Christian Lightning 26-24. The score was all tied up 12-12 at the break, but the Patriots were the better team in the second half.

Christopher Stimson

Passing Yards

08/16/25 vs Evangel Christian	219
11/08/24 vs John Paul II Catholic	182
11/01/24 vs St. David's	52
10/25/24 @ Wayne Christian	131
10/18/24 vs Liberty Christian Academy	0
+ 6 more games

Christopher Stimson was nothing short of spectacular: he threw for 219 yards and four touchdowns on only 19 passes. That's the most passing yards he has posted since back in August of 2024.

Despite the loss, Evangel Christian still got an impressive performance from Eli Black, who rushed for 139 yards and three scores while picking up 7.7 yards per carry, and also threw for 156 yards and one TD. Black showed off some serious burst, turning on the afterburners on one carry for 51 yards. A healthy portion of Black's aerial production (141 yards to be exact) went to Ben Davis.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Arendell Parrott Academy will host Maryland School for the Deaf at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Evangel Christian, they will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against CSTHEA at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.