Covington, LA – September 13, 2025 — The First Baptist Christian School Eagles delivered a statement win on the road Saturday, defeating the Northshore Vultures behind explosive offense, stifling defense, and early momentum that never let up.
Fast Start Sets the Tone
Coach Grayson Standiford pulled his best Sean Payton Super Bowl XLIV impression opening the game with a successful onside kick. The Eagles’ Gavin Francis pounced on the onside kick to give his team immediate possession. On the very first offensive play, quarterback Judah Pritchard connected with Luke Page on a 45-yard strike for a touchdown. From there, the Eagles never looked back.
Pritchard was efficient and dynamic under center, completing 3 of 3 passes for 70 yards and 2 touchdowns while also rushing 5 times for 15 yards and 2 more scoresSTATS. He added a rushing two-point conversion to finish with 20 total points created.
Moore Runs Wild
The ground game belonged to Benji Moore, who turned just 7 carries into a staggering 213 yards — an average of 30.4 yards per rush — capped by a 69-yard touchdown runSTATS. Senior Steven Rowzee added a 45-yard burst, while George Deloach chipped in a 5-yard touchdown run to round out a dominant rushing attack that totaled 285 yards and 5 scores.
Reliable Targets
In the passing game, Page hauled in 2 receptions for 62 yards and a touchdown, while Francis caught a short scoring pass from Pritchard. The Eagles averaged an eye-popping 23.3 yards per completion on the night.
Defense Shuts the Door
The Eagles’ defense was relentless, led by Nate Hill, who racked up 16 total tackles (9 solo) and a game-high 3 sacks. Francis contributed on both sides of the ball, adding an interception and a fumble recovery to his opening onside recovery. Page also recovered a fumble, and Sam Huguet forced another turnover.
By the end of the night, the Eagles had forced 3 turnovers, recorded 54 total tackles, and held Northshore in check throughout.
Looking Ahead
With the victory, First Baptist Christian evens its record at 3–3 heading into a much-needed bye week. Coach Standiford emphasized the importance of this next week in anticipation of playing undefeated crosstown opponent John Paul the Great Academy stating:
“We’re 3-3 heading into the bye week and were hoping to get a couple of injuries healed, mistakes corrected and study film. Everything we want is right there in front of us. We just have to go take it.”
The Eagles will return to action on September 25, hosting the Guardians of John Paul the Great Academy in what promises to be a highly anticipated matchup under the lights.
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