Football Recap: Azle Christian Skates Past Weatherford Christian with Ease

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Previous 4 Games

09/19/25 - Away	53-8 W
11/03/17 - Away	76-60 W
09/30/16 - Home	56-26 W
10/30/15 - Away	12-60 L

Azle Christian won the last time they faced Weatherford Christian and things went their way on Friday too. The Fighting Crusaders blew past the Lions, posting a 53-8 victory. The Fighting Crusaders might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matchups by 36 points or more this season.

Grayson Smith was his usual excellent self, rushing for 114 yards and one score on only five carries, while also catching one touchdown. His longest rush was for an impressive 50 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.

Smith was just one part of a punishing run game: Azle Christian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 222 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 213 rushing yards in three consecutive contests.

Azle Christian's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Weatherford Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 0-3.

Coming up, Azle Christian will square off against Temple Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Fighting Crusaders will be up against the Eagles' rather soft defense (which has allowed 61 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Weatherford Christian, they will venture away from home to take on Heritage Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Lions will need to watch out since the Eagles have now posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.