Football Recap: Providence Christian Academy Beats Friendship Christian for Their Sixth Straight Victory + How To Watch

Football Recap: Providence Christian Academy LIONS vs. Friendship Christian Commanders

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Nov 15, 2025, 8:40am

HOW TO WATCH: This game can be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the TN Secondary School Athletic Assn. (TSSAA) & Friendship Christian High School. Watch Full Replay

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Previous 6 Games

11/14/25 vs Friendship Christian41-40
10/31/25 @ Middle Tennessee Christian30-13
10/24/25 @ Concord Christian38-28
10/17/25 vs Providence Academy49-14
10/03/25 vs Christian Community42-14
09/25/25 vs Franklin County38-15

Providence Christian Academy had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They pulled ahead with a 41-40 photo finish over the Friendship Christian Commanders on Friday. Winning may never get old, but the LIONS sure are getting used to it with their sixth in a row.

Providence Christian Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Porter Dedman, who rushed for 75 yards and a pair of scores on only eight carries, and also picked up 37 receiving yards and one TD. That's the most receiving yards Dedman has posted since back in October of 2024. Zayden Rauner was another key receiver, picking up 136 receiving yards and one touchdown.

Providence Christian Academy didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Friendship Christian to a completion percentage of just 50%. The LIONS weren't nearly as limited: they posted one of 63.3%.

Several Commanders players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Jayden McGowan, who rushed for 137 yards while picking up 8.1 yards per carry. D Boone was in the mix too, providing Friendship Christian with two TDs.

Providence Christian Academy's record now sits at 9-2. As for Friendship Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-3.

Looking ahead, Providence Christian Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against University School of Jackson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Bruins' defense has only allowed 8.4 points per game this season, so the LIONS' offense will have their work cut out for them. Friendship Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now.

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