Temple Christian hadn't done well against Timberlake Christian recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Crusaders had just enough and edged out the Tornadoes 3-2. For Temple Christian, this counts as revenge for the 6-0 victory Timberlake Christian walked away with the last time they faced one another back in October of 2024.
Elliott Marshall and Jace Reno scored all three of Temple Christian's goals, bringing their combined season tally to 11 goals.
Crusaders
| 09/09/25 @ Timberlake Christian | 3-2 |
| 09/05/25 vs Varsity Opponent | 11-1 |
| 09/04/25 @ Christian Heritage Academy | 6-2 |
| 09/02/25 vs Regents | 1-0 |
The win (which was Temple Christian's fourth in a row) raised their record to 4-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they scored 21 goals over those four matchups. As for Timberlake Christian, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Temple Christian is set to face off against their familiar foe Westover Christian Academy at 5:45 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Timberlake Christian will square off against rival Blue Ridge Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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