Midland Christian Rallies Past Grapevine Faith, 56-42
Stacy Jones rushed for four touchdowns as Midland Christian overcame a halftime deficit in a high-scoring district win.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Football
Midland Christian beat Grapevine Faith 56-42 after trailing 21-14 at halftime, rushing for 408 yards behind Stacy Jones, who ran for 267 yards and four touchdowns. The win gave the team a 6-4 record and second place in TAPPS Division II District 1.
Why it matters
The result secures Midland Christian's postseason position and sets up a regional playoff game against Bullard Brook Hill. Franco's injury status also remains a concern as the team heads into the playoffs.
Midland Christian's 408 rushing yards and Stacy Jones's 267 yards on the ground highlight a run-heavy offense that outgained its opponent on the ground by a wide margin. Brayden Ramos completed 8 of 15 passes for 63 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception in his first varsity start, while the status of Franco remains unclear.
The players
Midland Christian
A private Christian school in Midland, Texas, that competes in the TAPPS Division II athletic classification.
Stacy Jones
A running back for Midland Christian who rushed for 267 yards and four touchdowns in the win over Grapevine Faith.
Grapevine Faith
A private Christian school in Grapevine, Texas, that competes in TAPPS Division II football.
Brook Hill
A private school in Bullard, Texas, that won the TAPPS Division II District 2 title with a 10-0 record and hosts Midland Christian in the regional round.
The details
Midland Christian trailed 21-14 at halftime before scoring repeatedly in the second half. Jones scored on runs of 80, 2, 58, and 45 yards, while Caleb Cruz added 102 rushing yards and one touchdown. Ramos made his first varsity start in place of the injured Franco, who was hurt in a 70-39 loss at Fort Worth All Saints the previous week.
Timeline
Week before the game: Franco injured in a 70-39 loss at Fort Worth All Saints.
Friday: Midland Christian defeats Grapevine Faith 56-42.
Friday at 7 p.m.: Midland Christian plays Bullard Brook Hill in a TAPPS Division II regional playoff game.
Season Trajectory
Midland Christian's second-place finish in TAPPS Division II District 1 determines its path into the regional round against Brook Hill, which won its district at 10-0. The result keeps the Midland Christian season alive while the team's offensive identity built on heavy rushing carries into the postseason.
The regional matchup against Brook Hill means a playoff game this Friday, and Midland Christian's playoff path depends on whether Franco is healthy enough to return. Fantasy and roster watchers should track Jones's workload and Ramos's development in the passing game.
The takeaway
Midland Christian's heavy rushing approach carried it through a deficit, and its next game will test whether that ground attack can sustain a playoff run without Franco. Readers following the team should watch the Friday regional matchup closely.
What happens next
Midland Christian plays Bullard Brook Hill in a TAPPS Division II regional round game on Friday at 7 p.m.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Midland Reporter-Telegram.
