Talihina had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They breezed past the Summit Christian Academy Eagles to the tune of 67-7 on Friday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Golden Tigers also won the last time the pair played back in August of 2024.

Landen Griffith
08/29/25 vs Summit Christian Academy | 170.7 |
10/04/24 @ Gore | 145.8 |
09/06/24 vs Porter | 144.2 |
11/15/24 vs Barnsdall | 140.8 |
08/30/24 @ Summit Christian Academy | 140.7 |
Landen Griffith had a dynamite game, throwing for 258 yards and three TDs while completing 92.3% of his passes, and also punching in a pair of touchdowns on the ground. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in passer rating (170.7). Another player making a difference was Cy Ammons, who picked up 140 receiving yards and one score.
Talihina didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Summit Christian Academy to a completion percentage of just 41.7%. The Golden Tigers weren't nearly as limited: they posted one of 93.8%.
Talihina didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Noah Lloyd and Jake Sherer. Talihina received some extra help from Jathan Walls, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Talihina will head out to face off against Porter at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Summit Christian Academy, they will venture away from home to challenge Liberty at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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