Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Providence Christian). They were the clear victors by a 42-16 margin over the Geneva County Bulldogs on Friday. The match was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 28-0.
Craig Pittman
| 09/19/25 @ Geneva County | 4 |
| 11/08/24 vs Horseshoe Bend | 3 |
| 10/18/24 @ Long | 3 |
| 08/23/24 vs Wicksburg | 3 |
| 09/05/25 vs Cottonwood | 2 |
Craig Pittman continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, throwing for 152 yards and four TDs while completing 75% of his passes, and also rushing for 44 yards. Those four passing touchdowns gave him a new career-high. Providence Christian also got a significant boost from Jackson Rillano, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 88 yards.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Providence Christian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 227 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 175 rushing yards in four consecutive contests.
Another reason for the win was Providence Christian's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Brooks Canady, Tom Borland, and Henry Parsons, who each picked up one sack apiece. Tyler Sharp was another major factor on D, making 12 total tackles.
Providence Christian's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Geneva County, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-3.
Providence Christian and Geneva County will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next games. The next time the Eagles see the field they'll take on Ariton at 7:00 p.m. on October 3. As for Geneva County, their break will end when they face Cottonwood at 7:00 p.m. on October 3.
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