Football Game Preview: Christian Patriots vs. Bishop O'Dowd Dragons + How To Watch

The Christian Patriots will take on the Bishop O'Dowd Dragons at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Christian comes in on six and Bishop O'Dowd on five.

Christian is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They took down Valley Christian 27-13. That's two games straight that the Patriots have won by exactly 14 points.

Kai Rosier

Receiving Touchdowns

12/05/25 @ Valley Christian	2
11/07/25 vs Brawley	1
10/10/25 @ Scripps Ranch	1
10/03/25 @ La Jolla	1
09/26/25 vs Madison	1
+ 2 more games

Christian's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Kai Rosier, who picked up 93 receiving yards and two touchdowns. That's the most receiving touchdowns Rosier has posted since back in August. Hank Houston made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.

Christian's run defense was locked in: Valley Christian could only muster -1.5 yards per carry. The team can thank Houston for the heroic effort on defense: he. Christian's ground attack was stronger, having averaged 4.6.

Christian didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. Houston picked up that interception and then proceeded to rub salt in the wound by taking it back the other way for a touchdown. He got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.

Chico typically has all the answers at home, but on Friday Bishop O'Dowd proved too difficult a challenge. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Panthers, sneaking past 23-20. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Dragons have posted since November 15, 2024.

Christian now has a winning record of 8-7. As for Bishop O'Dowd, their record is now 10-4.