| 08/15/25 - Home | 55-14 W |
| 09/13/24 - Home | 14-52 L |
| 09/08/23 - Home | 40-0 W |
| 10/20/17 - Away | 32-0 W |
| 10/21/16 - Home | 42-28 W |
Central Christian gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They blew past the Hearts Academy Panthers 55-14. For the Crusaders, this counts as revenge for the 52-14 win the Panthers walked away with the last time they faced one another back in September of 2024.
Brandon Davenport had a dynamite game, rushing for 66 yards and three touchdowns on only six carries.
Another reason for the win was Central Christian's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for four sacks. Josh Taylor was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two himself. He is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in each of the last five games he's played dating back to last season. Central Christian received some extra help from London Couch, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Special teams also played a big role in the game for Central Christian, adding 11 points to the final score. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Couch, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.
Central Christian wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 37-0 victory against Peachtree Academy on the 22nd. As for Hearts Academy, they have also already played their next contest, a 12-8 win against Kings Way Christian School on the 22nd.
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