For the first time this season, Kings Christian will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will venture away from home to face off against the Alpaugh Buffalos at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Kings Christian's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
On Friday, Kings Christian earned a 48-40 win over Legacy Christian Academy.
Daniel Dinkins
| 10/03/25 vs Legacy Christian Academy | 5 |
| 09/26/25 vs Trinity Christian | 4 |
| 09/20/25 @ Coastal Christian | 1 |
| 09/12/25 vs Tehillah Christian Academy | 2 |
| 08/30/25 @ Trona | 4 |
Daniel Dinkins was his usual excellent self, throwing for 272 yards and five touchdowns, while also rushing for 95 yards and one TD on only nine carries. Thanks to that big game, he is now up to 16 passing touchdowns on the season. Wyatt Tarkington was another key player, picking up 115 receiving yards and a pair of scores.
Meanwhile, Alpaugh faced Laton in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The matchup between the Buffalos and the Mustangs didn't end well, with the Buffalos falling 30-12. The loss was the Buffalos' first of the season.
Kings Christian will have to contain Joshua Banuelos as he made an impact in Alpaugh's last game. He rushed for 95 yards and one TD on only ten carries, and also picked up 50 receiving yards.
Kings Christian pushed their record up to 4-1 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 56.0 points over those games. As for Alpaugh, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 5-1.
Friday's game will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Kevin Roche and Banuelos. Roche just won't slow down this season and has run in 12 touchdowns while averaging 93.8 rushing yards per game. Banuelos has been a dominant force too and has run in 6 touchdowns while averaging 112.2 rushing yards per game.
Kings Christian lost to Alpaugh on the road by a decisive 38-24 margin in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. Can the Crusaders avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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