Christian English Leads Fresno City to Conference Title
The former San Angelo Central quarterback helped Fresno City College clinch the Central Valley Conference crown before a 3C2A playoff game.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Football
Fresno City College clinched the Central Valley Conference title last week, with quarterback Christian English leading the way. The team, now 7-3, qualified for the 3C2A Northern California Football Region playoffs.
Why it matters
The conference title and playoff berth mark a turnaround for English, who became the full-time starter this season after limited action in 2025. His performance supports the team's push for a postseason run.
English has thrown for 1,707 yards and 11 touchdowns this season with a 66% completion rate, adding 340 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns. His 4,460 career passing yards at Central rank as a benchmark for his college production.
The players
Christian English
The Fresno City College quarterback who previously starred at San Angelo Central and was a standout three-sport athlete in high school.
Fresno City College
A community college in Fresno, California, competing in the Central Valley Conference and the 3C2A Northern California Football Region.
Diablo Valley College
A community college in Pleasant Hill, California, and Fresno City College's opponent in this week's playoff quarterfinal.
The details
English threw for 329 yards and four touchdowns on 21-of-29 passing in his best college performance, and has thrown for 1,707 yards and 11 touchdowns in nine games this season. He also has 58 carries for 340 yards and four rushing touchdowns, and had planned to play college basketball before focusing solely on football.
Timeline
2023: English became the starting quarterback at San Angelo Central.
2024: English continued as Central's starting quarterback.
Last week: Fresno City College clinched the Central Valley Conference title.
This week: Fresno City College plays Diablo Valley College in the 3C2A playoff quarterfinals.
Season Trajectory
The conference title lifts Fresno City College into the 3C2A playoffs, a step up from its regular-season standing. English's rise from limited 2025 action to full-time starter shapes the team's competitive outlook heading into postseason play.
The playoff berth means local football fans have another home game to plan around if Fresno City advances. English's fantasy and recruiting profile also rises with his passing and rushing production this season.
The takeaway
English's shift from basketball prospect to full-time college quarterback shows how a late commitment to one sport can reshape a player's season. Readers following local high school and college sports can track how this transition plays out in the playoffs.
What happens next
Fresno City College plays Diablo Valley College in the 3C2A Northern California Football Region Quarterfinals this week.
Further reading
For more on the local college game, see Football coverage across the Fresno area.
Source note: This article includes information reported by San Angelo LIVE!.
