Grace Christian Academy vs. Middle Tennessee Christian (Tennessee) High School Football Game Preview, Main Roster and Record – 8/29/2025

High School Football

The 2025 high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as Grace Christian Academy (Franklin, TN) visits Middle Tennessee Christian (Murfreesboro, TN) on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:30 PM. The game will take place at Middle Tennessee Christian School, with both teams looking to extend their winning streaks after successful season openers.

Game Details

  • Matchup: Grace Christian Academy (Franklin, TN) @ Middle Tennessee Christian (Murfreesboro, TN)

  • Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:30 PM

  • Location: Middle Tennessee Christian School, Murfreesboro, TN

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Grace Christian Academy Lions

Grace Christian Academy enters this game with a perfect 1-0 record after a dominant season opener. The Lions will look to continue their strong form and secure a road victory. Grace Christian will focus on maintaining their offensive firepower and tightening their defense for this matchup.

  • 2025 Record: 1-0

  • National Rank: #5,715

  • State Rank (TN): #148

  • Key to Win: Keep up the offensive momentum, particularly in the passing game, and maintain defensive consistency.

Main Squad:

  • Rome Duncan – RB

  • Knox Lambert – QB

  • Grayson Degraff – WR

  • Jacob Gilles – LB

  • Gunner Conner – DL

  • Daniel Wright – WR

  • David Clark – DB

  • Tyler Scott – OL

  • Jared Hill – DB

  • Ethan Taylor – OL

Middle Tennessee Christian Cougars

Middle Tennessee Christian, also 1-0 to start the season, secured a solid victory in their opener. The Cougars will aim to use their home-field advantage to make it two wins in a row. Their main focus will be to continue their strong offensive performance and improve their defensive execution.

  • 2025 Record: 1-0

  • National Rank: #4,914

  • State Rank (TN): #130

  • Key to Win: Leverage home-field advantage, continue building offensive plays, and strengthen their defense to contain Grace Christian.

Main Squad:

  • Alie Bangura – RB

  • Le’marlo Nichols – QB

  • Malachi White – WR

  • Eric Bowling – LB

  • Roy Culberson – DL

  • Kaeden Linstead – DB

  • Jace Duncan – OL

  • Tyler Johnson – OL

  • Lucas Turner – WR

  • Jackson Moore – DB

Rankings & Records

Team National Rank State Rank (TN) Overall Record
Grace Christian Academy #5,715 #148 1-0
Middle Tennessee Christian #4,914 #130 1-0
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