Franklin Christian at Grace Christian — Aug. 22, 7 p.m. CDT preview

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Franklin Christian Academy travels to Grace Christian Academy on Friday, Aug. 22, for a nonleague opener with a 7 p.m. kickoff (Central) at Grace Christian Academy in Franklin, Tennessee. The Falcons (0-0) visit the Lions (0-0) in an early-season test that kicks off the high school football calendar in the area.

Game details

Game: Franklin Christian Academy Falcons vs. Grace Christian Academy Lions

Date/time: Friday, Aug. 22, 2025 — 7 p.m. CDT

Location: Grace Christian Academy, Franklin, Tennessee

Teams: Grace Christian Academy Lions (home) vs. Franklin Christian Academy Falcons (away)

Records: Both teams enter 0-0

Quick notes and storyline

There’s no last-meeting data on file for this pairing, so Friday’s game could set the tone for a new rivalry between the programs.

Both teams open their seasons and will be looking for early momentum before league play begins. Grace Christian’s next week matchup is at Middle Tennessee Christian (Aug. 29); Franklin Christian returns home next Friday to host Providence Academy (Aug. 29).

Streaming and ticketing

Grace Christian’s NFHS Network page is available for possible streaming: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/grace-christian-academy-franklin-tn/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

No additional ticketing information is listed on the SBLive game page. Check the host school’s athletic site or the game link above for updates.

Follow, fan engagement and picks

Follow the teams on SBLive to get updates and increase the fan counts: Grace Christian Academy Lions — fans: 0; Franklin Christian Academy Falcons — fans: 1 (numbers may change).

Make a pick for fun on the game page — picks are fan engagement only and don’t reflect official win projections. Visit the game page to join in: https://scorebooklive.com/tennessee/football/games/5746640-franklin-christian-academy-vs-grace-christian-academy

Be sure to check SBLive and both schools’ channels for last-minute updates, weather changes and streaming availability. Follow the teams and make your pick to show support — and we’ll see who emerges with early bragging rights on Aug. 22.