The All Saints Episcopal Trojans will venture away from home to face off against the McKinney Christian Academy Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. All Saints Episcopal has been dominant on offense recently, having racked up an incredible 126 points over their last three games.
All Saints Episcopal barely beat Bishop Gorman the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Trojans blew past the Crusaders 49-12 on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Trojans have posted against the Crusaders since October 18, 2019.
Emerson Hadnot
| 10/17/25 vs Bishop Gorman | 233 |
| 10/10/25 @ Covenant | 81 |
| 09/26/25 @ Trinity Christian | 217 |
| 09/19/25 @ Cumby | 60 |
| 09/11/25 vs Life Oak Cliff | 40 |
| + 2 more games |
Emerson Hadnot continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 233 yards and five scores while picking up 12.9 yards per carry, and also picking up 35 receiving yards. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 115.6 rushing yards per game. Sawyer Buske was in the mix as well, providing All Saints Episcopal with one touchdown.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: All Saints Episcopal was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 298 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Bishop Gorman only rushed for 136.
Another reason for the win was All Saints Episcopal's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Karson King, John Brantley, and Clay Mizer, who each picked up one sack apiece. All Saints Episcopal received some extra help from Buske, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, McKinney Christian Academy's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They received a blow as they fell 35-21 to Cypress Christian.
All Saints Episcopal will have to keep a close watch on Chase Bruegel and Angel Rivera, a pair of players who had a big impact on McKinney Christian Academy's prior game. Bruegel picked up 78 receiving yards and a pair of TDs, while Rivera gained 122 total yards and a touchdown. Rivera also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing one fumble and making six total tackles (1.0 for loss).
McKinney Christian Academy's loss dropped their record down to 5-2. As for All Saints Episcopal, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 5-2.
Everything came up roses for All Saints Episcopal against McKinney Christian Academy when the teams last played back in October of 2024, as the squad secured a 47-7 win. In that matchup, the Trojans amassed a halftime lead of 35-0, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
