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
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Matchup: Grace Christian Academy (Franklin, TN) @ Middle Tennessee Christian (Murfreesboro, TN)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:30 PM
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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.
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2025 Record: 1-0
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National Rank: #5,715
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State Rank (TN): #148
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Key to Win: Keep up the offensive momentum, particularly in the passing game, and maintain defensive consistency.
Main Squad:
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Rome Duncan – RB
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Knox Lambert – QB
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Grayson Degraff – WR
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Jacob Gilles – LB
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Gunner Conner – DL
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Daniel Wright – WR
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David Clark – DB
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Tyler Scott – OL
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Jared Hill – DB
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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.
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2025 Record: 1-0
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National Rank: #4,914
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State Rank (TN): #130
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Key to Win: Leverage home-field advantage, continue building offensive plays, and strengthen their defense to contain Grace Christian.
Main Squad:
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Alie Bangura – RB
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Le’marlo Nichols – QB
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Malachi White – WR
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Eric Bowling – LB
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Roy Culberson – DL
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Kaeden Linstead – DB
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Jace Duncan – OL
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Tyler Johnson – OL
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Lucas Turner – WR
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Jackson Moore – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank (TN) | Overall Record |
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| Grace Christian Academy | #5,715 | #148 | 1-0 |
| Middle Tennessee Christian | #4,914 | #130 | 1-0 |
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