Football Recap: Azle Christian Skates Past Round Rock Christian Academy with Ease

Fighting Crusaders

Margin (Wins)

08/29/25 vs Varsity Opponent	69
09/26/25 vs Temple Christian	51
10/03/25 @ Round Rock Christian Academy	50
09/19/25 @ Weatherford Christian	45
09/12/25 @ Garland Christian Academy	36

Azle Christian won the last time they faced Round Rock Christian Academy and things went their way on Friday too. The Fighting Crusaders blew past the Crusaders, posting a 56-6 victory. The result was nothing new for the Fighting Crusaders, who have now won five games by 36 points or more so far this season.

Grayson Smith continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 123 yards and one TD on only six carries, while also picking up 125 receiving yards. Another player making a difference was Gage Anderson, who gained 107 total yards and a touchdown.

Azle Christian didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Smith and Nathan Tuggle. Smith got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.

Azle Christian pushed their record up to 5-1 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 56.7 points over those games. As for Round Rock Christian Academy, they are on an 11-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Azle Christian will face off against Forestburg at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Fighting Crusaders will be up against the Longhorns' rather soft defense (which has allowed 56.83 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Round Rock Christian Academy, they will square off against Trinity at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Crusaders will be up against the Chargers' rather soft defense (which has allowed 52.8 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.