For the first time this season, Central Texas Christian will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will take on the Rosehill Christian Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Central Texas Christian's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
Fans were treated to a battle of the Lions on Friday. Central Texas Christian breezed past Legacy Prep Christian Academy to the tune of 50-10. Central Texas Christian has beaten Legacy Prep Christian Academy the last four times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest Legacy Prep Christian Academy has come to flipping the script.
Austin Evans produced another solid performance rushing for 229 yards and three TDs on only 15 carries, while also picking up 70 receiving yards and one touchdown. He really caught the secondary sleeping when he pulled down a catch that went for 70 yards. Cooper Smith was another key player, throwing for 184 yards and one TD.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Central Texas Christian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 253 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Legacy Prep Christian Academy only rushed for 157.
Austin Evans
| 09/26/25 @ Legacy Prep Christian Academy | 229 |
| 09/19/25 vs Liberal Arts & Science Academy - Austin | 113 |
| 09/12/25 vs Live Oak Classical | 202 |
Central Texas Christian didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Coulter Ragsdale, Ike Klimchuk, Evans, and Rhett Humphrey picked up one apiece. Evans' rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 113 rushing yards. Central Texas Christian received some extra help from Colin Sonnier, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Meanwhile, in a tight contest that could have gone either way, Rosehill Christian made off with a 14-13 win over Frassati Catholic.
Central Texas Christian's victory bumped their record up to 5-0. As for Rosehill Christian, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Everything came up roses for Central Texas Christian against Rosehill Christian in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, as the team secured a 49-6 win. In that game, the Lions amassed a halftime lead of 42-0, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
