Football Game Preview: Central Christian Crusaders vs. Lafayette Christian Cougars + How To Watch

The Central Christian Crusaders will challenge the Lafayette Christian Cougars at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Central Christian has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the contest with four straight losses, while Lafayette Christian will come in with five straight victories.

Central Christian played against Community Christian on Friday and lost via forfeit.

Lafayette Christian is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Georgia's top teams: Harvester Christian Academy, who was ranked sixth at the time (Lafayette Christian was ranked fourth). The Cougars took their game on Friday with ease, bagging a 44-0 win over the Hawks. The result was nothing new for the Cougars, who have now won five matchups by 34 points or more so far this season.

Lafayette Christian didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Connor Hudson and Cody Batistini. Lafayette Christian received some extra help from Jonathan May, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.

Central Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Lafayette Christian, their victory bumped their record up to 5-1.

Central Christian couldn't quite finish off Lafayette Christian in their previous meeting back in October of 2024 and fell 19-16. Will the Crusaders have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.