Football Recap: Chase Randolph Leads Trinity Christian's Defense on Friday + How To Watch

Peyton Echols

Receiving Yards

10/24/25 vs Upson-Lee	119
10/10/25 vs Troup County	56
10/03/25 @ Mary Persons	91
09/26/25 vs Whitewater	157
09/19/25 @ Sandy Creek	148
+ 4 more games

Upson-Lee came into Friday's contest looking for another win against Trinity Christian, but Peyton Echols wouldn't allow it. The Lions walked away with a 34-21 victory over the Knights on Friday thanks in part to Echols, who picked up 119 receiving yards and a pair of TDs. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 100.9 receiving yards per game.

Trinity Christian didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Chase Randolph, Luke Thompson, and Aidan Randolph picked up one apiece. Aidan is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made seven or more in each of the last four games he's played. Trinity Christian got some further help from Reese Earl: he picked up a sack and made nine total tackles.

Trinity Christian's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-6. As for Upson-Lee, they dropped their record down to 5-4 with the loss, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Trinity Christian will challenge Fayette County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Lions will be up against the Tigers' rather soft defense (which has allowed 44.33 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Upson-Lee, they will take on LaGrange at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.