After flying high against Forestburg two weeks ago, Azle Christian came back down to earth. The Fighting Crusaders took a blow against the Valor Preparatory Academy Knights on Friday, falling 98-52. While losing is never fun, the Fighting Crusaders can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 75th, while the Knights are ranked 15th).
Azle Christian's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Grayson Smith, who gained 434 total yards and five touchdowns, and Jaxon Durham, who threw for 242 yards and four TDs on only 19 passes. Smith's longest rush was for an impressive 56 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
Fighting Crusaders
| 10/24/25 vs Valor Preparatory Academy | 52-98 |
| 10/10/25 vs Forestburg | 55-8 |
| 10/03/25 @ Round Rock Christian Academy | 56-6 |
| 09/26/25 vs Temple Christian | 51-0 |
| 09/19/25 @ Weatherford Christian | 53-8 |
The loss snapped Azle Christian's winning streak at five games and leaves them with a 6-2 record. As for Valor Preparatory Academy, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 9-0.
Coincidentally, Azle Christian and Valor Preparatory Academy will both be playing Wichita Christian the next time they take the field. The Fighting Crusaders will head out to face the Stars at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, while the Knights will host them at 6:00 p.m. on November 6.
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