C.C.C. Spartans vs. Schreiner University
Final Score: Mountaineers 30 – Spartans 0
Location: John Gupton Stadium
Game Recap
The Community Christian College Spartans hosted their first-ever home game on Saturday night at John Gupton Stadium, facing off against the Schreiner University Mountaineers. Although the Spartans fell 30–0, the contest marked a historic milestone for the program and showcased the team’s determination, physicality, and continual growth.
Quarterback C. Childress led the offense, completing 9 of 20 passes for 61 yards while also rushing 12 times for 46 yards. C. McFarlin added 31 yards on seven carries, and S. Cheevar proved to be the team’s offensive spark, totaling 8 carries for 12 yards and 2 receptions for 38 yards leading the Spartans in receiving.
Despite being held out of the end zone, the Spartans tallied 150 total offensive yards (89 rushing, 61 passing) and continued to show flashes of promise in moving the ball and establishing rhythm against a strong Schreiner defense.
Defensive Highlights
The Spartans’ defense continued to be a force, creating turnovers and making key plays throughout the game. Carson Mitchell, Kenneth Travis, and Jadan Montgomery each hauled in interceptions, while Kesean Thomas forced a fumble that was recovered by J. Rice. Mitchell also made his presence known with 2 pass breakups, helping anchor a defensive unit that refused to back down.
Top Defensive Performers:
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J. Rice: 3 solo, 5 assists, 1 fumble recovery (8 total tackles)
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Carson Mitchell: 4 solo, 1 assist, 1 INT, 2 PBUs (5 total tackles)
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Jadan Montgomery: 3 solo, 2 assists, 1 INT (5 total tackles)
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Kesean Thomas: 2 solo, 2 assists, 1 forced fumble
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Farrell: 3 solo, 4 assists (7 total tackles)
The Spartans’ defense set the tone all night, showing discipline, resilience, and a relentless mindset that kept them competing on every down.
Coach’s Statement
“Adversity reveals character and I’m proud of how our guys continued to fight until the last whistle. This was a special night for our program hosting our first-ever home game, and the support from our community and staff meant a lot. We’re laying a strong foundation that we will stand on in the future. Our staff’s commitment to improvement week over week is what means the most to me.”
— Head Coach Darnell Newman, Community Christian College Spartans