Jacksonville Fl- Friday night in Jacksonville delivered one of the most dramatic games of the young season, as Bishop Kenny edged University Christian 21–20 in a hard-fought battle defined by big plays, clutch defensive stops, and a blocked kick that decided the outcome.
GUNNAR RODGERS WITH THE BLOCKED PAT TO SEAL THE GAME!!!!! BK WINS IT 21-20 @DuvalSports pic.twitter.com/GizbASnL70
— Alijah Dyson (@AD_V1SIONS) August 30, 2025
Bishop Kenny set the tone early with a grinding opening drive led by runningback Caleb Mattison, who capped the six-minute march with a bruising 2-yard touchdown run. The Crusaders’ defense followed with a statement of their own, as James Davis III notched a sack to force UC into a punt.
BK RB Caleb Mattison with the rushing touchdown! BK-7 UC-0 pic.twitter.com/al9agK3imU
— Alijah Dyson (@AD_V1SIONS) August 29, 2025
Moments later, quarterback Gavin Hawkins connected with Andrew McCoy, who slipped a defender and sprinted 58 yards to the house. Just like that, Bishop Kenny held a 14–0 lead after the first quarter.
QB Gavin Hawkins passes the ball to Andrew McCoy Jr. for the 1st down BK-14 UC-0 pic.twitter.com/eT5GY9snkQ
— Alijah Dyson (@AD_V1SIONS) August 30, 2025
University Christian battled back, but Bishop Kenny’s defense stiffened with a key goal-line stand in the second quarter. Still, UC quarterback Khalil Thompson found his rhythm just before halftime, buying time in the pocket and firing a 36-yard strike to Jacoby Walker. That score gave the Christians life, cutting the margin to 14–7 at the break.
UC’s ground game took over in the third quarter, as quarterback Ty Keister powered in from the 1-yard line to cap a methodical drive that tied the game at 14–14 with 6:27 left in the third. But Bishop Kenny answered immediately:
Hawkins hit Mattison out of the backfield, and the versatile junior did the rest, racing 63 yards down the sideline for his second touchdown of the night.
LB Zion Davis with the spectacular sack stopping the BK offense with a few minutes to go in the 4th quarter BK-21 UC-14 pic.twitter.com/6uMPhEzC7O
— Alijah Dyson (@AD_V1SIONS) August 30, 2025
UC’s defense, led by Matthew Hammett and Zion Davis, kept pressuring Hawkins. Uriah Caguimbal made a big tackle to stop the BK offense. The Crusaders reclaimed the lead, 21–14, entering the fourth quarter.
LB Uriah Caguimbal with the tackle to stop the BK offense BK-21 UC-14 pic.twitter.com/kTDw9hCLnt
— Alijah Dyson (@AD_V1SIONS) August 30, 2025
The offense leaned on running back Donovan Moss, who eclipsed 100 yards on the ground. Moss eventually punched in a 1-yard touchdown late in the fourth, pulling the Christians within one point at 21–20. They initially lined up for a two-point conversion but a false start forced a change of plans.
UC WITH THE RUSHING TD TO PUSH THE SCORE TO 21-20 BK UP!!! @DuvalSports pic.twitter.com/MS7EJS3d9d
— Alijah Dyson (@AD_V1SIONS) August 30, 2025
The extra-point attempt to tie the game was blocked by Gunnar Rogers, who already had a sack and several key tackles on the night. The Crusaders’ sideline erupted as they held on for the dramatic win.
With the victory, Bishop Kenny improves to 1–0. They’ll hit the road next Friday to face Tocoi Creek (2-0) in a neighborhood rivalry. University Christian falls to 1–1 after last week’s win over Newberry and will look to bounce back against Andrew Jackson (2-0) in another tough matchup.
Gunnar Rodgers with the clutch tackle stopping UC on 4th down @DuvalSports pic.twitter.com/ZWQqtS0fl0
— Alijah Dyson (@AD_V1SIONS) August 30, 2025
On a night of momentum swings, Bishop Kenny’s early punch and late resilience—along with Caleb Mattison’s two-touchdown effort—proved just enough to edge a determined University Christian squad.
