Football Recap: Azle Christian Skates Past Garland Christian Academy with Ease + How To Watch

By Team Reports Sep 22, 2025, 4:54pm

Football Recap: Azle Christian Fighting Crusaders vs. Garland Christian Academy Swordsmen

HOW TO WATCH: This game can be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the TX University Interscholastic League (UIL) & Garland Christian Academy. Watch Full Replay

Azle Christian lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Garland Christian Academy, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Friday's game. The Fighting Crusaders claimed a resounding 61-25 win over the Swordsmen. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Fighting Crusaders considering their 13-point performance the contest before.

A big part of Azle Christian's victory came down to the chemistry between Nemo Crowell and his top target Grayson Smith. Crowell gained 162 total yards and two touchdowns while Smith gained 194 total yards and five touchdowns. Smith also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up a sack and making 14 total tackles.

Azle Christian now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Garland Christian Academy, they now have a losing record of 1-2.

Azle Christian wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 53-8 win against Weatherford Christian on the 19th. As for Garland Christian Academy, they have also already played their next game, a 52-0 defeat against Valor Preparatory Academy on the 19th.

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