Category: Westgate

Gordon State Outlasts Westgate Christian 49-42 in NSAC Shootout

HOUSTON, Tx. — Quarterback Malachi Evans accounted for six touchdowns and 395 yards of total offense Saturday as Gordon State outlasted Westgate Christian University 49-42 in a high-scoring New South Athletic Conference football matchup.

Evans delivered an outstanding performance through the air, completing 18 of 22 passes for 350 yards and five touchdowns with one interception. He also rushed six times for 45 yards and another score, accounting for six of Gordon State’s seven touchdowns.

The Highlander’s receiving corps turned in an equally impressive performance, with three players surpassing 95 receiving yards.

KJ Green led the way with four receptions for 123 yards and a touchdown. Jadon Rainey proved particularly effective in the red zone, catching three passes for 68 yards and two touchdowns.

Evans completed nearly 82% of his passes and averaged 19.4 yards per completion, highlighting Gordon State’s ability to generate explosive plays through the air. The offensive production proved necessary against a Westgate Christian squad that kept pace throughout the contest, scoring six touchdowns of its own.

The Highlander win sets up the South Division Championship when they host Lighthouse Christian on November 14.

Photo courtesy Gordon State Football

Westgate Rolls Past Lighthouse 54-14 in NSAC South Division Tilt

PEARL RIVER, La. — Westgate Christian dominated on both sides of the football Saturday, rolling to a 54-14 victory over Lighthouse Christian in New South Athletic Conference South Division action.

Quarterback Jared Guter completed 10 of 13 passes for 129 yards and three touchdowns while adding a rushing score as the Ravens improved to 2-6.

Westgate jumped ahead 14-0 in the opening quarter on a 1-yard touchdown run by Zion Cornish and a 41-yard interception return for a score. The Ravens added 22 unanswered points in the second quarter to build a commanding 36-0 halftime advantage.

Malakhi Darby led Westgate’s ground attack with 115 yards on 12 carries, while Ja’yir Nelson caught five passes for 107 yards and a touchdown. Cornish contributed two rushing touchdowns and a receiving score.

The Ravens’ defense was equally impressive, holding Lighthouse to 141 total yards and forcing three interceptions. Damion Phoenix recorded two interceptions, while Westgate limited the Makos to just 63 rushing yards.

Westgate finished with 366 yards of total offense, including 206 rushing yards, and converted seven of 11 third-down opportunities.

Lighthouse (3-4) scored both of its touchdowns in the fourth quarter after trailing 42-0 through three periods.

The victory avenged Westgate’s 35-28 double-overtime loss to Lighthouse last season and gave the Ravens an important conference victory, moving them to 1-1 in conference play with a home game against Gordon State coming up this Saturday in Houston. The Makos fall to 1-1 in the NSAC.

The contest was relocated to Pearl River after Hurricane Isaias damaged Lighthouse’s home athletic facilities.

Photo courtesy of Jaylen McDonald/Westgate Athletics

Clayton State Holds Off Westgate 43-37

ELLENWOOD, Ga. – The Clayton State Lakers improved to 4-0 in dramatic fashion Saturday, holding off a furious second-half comeback by Westgate Christian University to secure a 43-37 victory.

Westgate struck first in spectacular fashion when Ravens wide receiver Jayir Nelson returned the opening kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown, giving the visitors an early 7-0 advantage.

The Lakers quickly responded behind quarterback Jeremiah Mallory, who found Dekari Carter on a 30-yard touchdown pass to tie the game before Clayton State took control following an interception by Jackson. The turnover led to another scoring strike as Mallory connected with Savion West on a 32-yard touchdown pass.

Clayton State continued its offensive explosion throughout the second quarter. Mallory added a 1-yard touchdown run, Ashton Gochett scored from 3 yards out, and Mallory connected with Moxey for a 55-yard touchdown pass. Michael Kraskoukas capped the first-half scoring with a 34-yard field goal, giving the Lakers a commanding 31-7 lead.

Westgate refused to go away. Quarterback Jared Guter found Jayir Nelson for an 8-yard touchdown late in the second quarter, cutting the deficit to 31-13 heading into halftime.

The third quarter belonged entirely to the Ravens. Westgate’s defense slowed the red-hot Lakers offense while its offense mounted an impressive comeback. Guter powered in for two 1-yard touchdown runs and connected with Jayir Nelson on a 7-yard scoring pass. The Ravens successfully converted all of their two-point attempts and eventually tied the game at 37-37 early in the fourth quarter.

With momentum swinging heavily toward Westgate, the Lakers delivered one final answer.

Mallory stepped up once again, connecting with West for a 60-yard touchdown pass that proved to be the game-winner, sealing another thrilling Clayton State victory.

The win keeps CSU’s record unblemished at 4-0 overall and 2-0 in conference play while Westgate moves to 1-4 and 0-1.

By the Numbers

Clayton State Lakers

  • Jeremiah Mallory: 13-of-19 passing, 348 yards, 4 passing touchdowns
  • Rushing: 2 carries, 32 yards, 1 touchdown
  • Total Offense: 464 yards

Westgate Christian Ravens

  • Total Offense: 397 yards

Next Up

The Lakers will look to remain unbeaten when they travel to face NAIA opponent Andrew College on Saturday, October 3.

Story and photo courtesy Clayton State Football

Westgate Christian Rolls Past Louisiana CCC 59-0

HOUSTON — Westgate Christian University turned in a dominant performance on both sides of the football Saturday, rolling past Louisiana Christian Community College 59-0 at Sheldon ISD Stadium.

The Ravens piled up more than 400 yards of offense while their defense kept LCCC off the scoreboard.

Quarterback Jared Guter led the Westgate attack, completing 9 of 12 passes for 125 yards and two touchdowns. He was also a threat on the ground, rushing three times for 55 yards and a touchdown, including a 35-yard run.

Wide receiver Jayir Nelson was Guter’s top target, hauling in five passes for 115 yards and two touchdowns. Nelson averaged 23 yards per reception and had a game-long 48-yard catch. Trenton Robey added a 32-yard touchdown reception.

Westgate also found success on the ground. Zion Cornish led the Ravens with 66 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries, while Malakhi Darby rushed three times for 46 yards and a score. Tu’Shawn Wilson contributed 40 yards on 10 carries.

The Ravens were especially efficient through the air. Westgate quarterbacks combined to complete 14 of 17 passes for 234 yards and three touchdowns. The rushing attack added 207 yards and three scores.

Defensively, Westgate registered seven tackles for loss and four sacks. Tryston Oaks led the Ravens with five solo tackles while adding a tackle for loss, a sack and a forced fumble. DeWhite Evans III, Allen Sanor and TreySean Wiley also recorded sacks.

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Parity is the Big Winner in Preseason Poll

In a preseason poll of league football coaches, every school received at least one vote to win its division, and three different teams tied to win the 2026 NSAC football championship.

Defending conference champ Clayton State was the overwhelming pick to repeat as North Division winner, garnering 62.5% of the vote, with both Apprentice and SC Central receiving one vote apiece.

In the South, Westgate Christian was selected top dog by 37.5% of the coaches, with defending division winner Lighthouse sharing second place with Atlantis. Gordon State also pulled in a vote.

But in the tally for conference champion, it was crowded at the top of the leaderboard with Apprentice, Clayton State and Westgate each receiving 25%.

Daytona Beach Christian, admitted as a provisional member, is not eligible for the postseason.

Clearly, NSAC coaches think it’s a wide-open race to the November 14 title game in Metro Atlanta.

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