Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Azle Christian). They were the clear victor by a 77-53 margin over the Grace Classical Christian Academy Gryphons on Friday. Considering the Fighting Crusaders have won three matchups by more than 19 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Azle Christian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 302 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in November of 2023.
Azle Christian didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jaxon Durham and Kanon Wyatt.
Azle Christian's win was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-2. As for Grace Classical Christian Academy, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Azle Christian's road trip will continue as they head out to face Valor Preparatory Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Valor Preparatory Academy's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last five contests. As for Grace Classical Christian Academy, they will challenge Harvest Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Harvest Christian Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 36.3 points per game this season.
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