Ocala Christian extended their winning streak to four on Friday, bumping them up to 4-2. They strolled past the First Coast Christian Knights with points to spare, taking the game 38-22. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Crusaders also won the last time the pair played back in October of 2024.

Joshua Davis
09/19/25 vs First Coast Christian | 256 |
08/28/25 vs St. John Lutheran | 208 |
09/05/25 vs Sports Leadership & Management | 202 |
08/23/24 vs Oasis Christian | 192 |
08/15/25 @ Bradenton Christian | 161 |
Joshua Davis continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 256 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 11.1 yards per carry, and also throwing for 27 yards and one TD. Those 256 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. Another rusher making a difference was Troy Wade, who rushed for 100 yards and one score.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Ocala Christian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 410 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 215 rushing yards in 13 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Having lost for the first time this season, First Coast Christian fell to 3-1. The loss was their first of the season.
When it comes to explaining why First Coast Christian lost, don't look at Bernard Young. Despite the final result, he rushed for 149 yards and one TD on only seven carries. Young really tore up the turf during one magnificent 75-yard run.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ocala Christian will challenge First Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Eagles' defense has only allowed 12.4 points per game this season, so the Crusaders' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for First Coast Christian, they will square off against Countryside Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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