Pete’s Pigskin Preview: Trinity Christian Lions

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Last season, the Trinity Christian Lions finished with a disappointing 4-6 record. They posted three shutouts in non-district play, which included a 35-0 shutout of Denver City, 33-0 win at Floydada, and 49-0 statement over Tulia. However, their frustrations began in district play when their only victory was a 24-14 win at Southwest Christian.

Along with the drop to TAPPS Division III, head coach Riley White believes that with a strong returning class, TCHS is in position to return to playoff form.

“It’s been the best first week of practice that we’ve had in my time here at Trinity. I had a really good offseason, most of our athletes are all playing other sports and so we compete all spring, developed that athleticism, we’re hitting hard in the weight room, and we just had a really incredible summer and a great start to fall camp.”

Coach White also believes the Lions’ success will begin in the trenches.

“I think our strength is actually going to be our offensive line. We’ve had a young group the last two years, we now have a season group coming back and our O-line is over 140 lbs. heavier than it was a year ago, so that’s the tribute to what they did in the offseason,” he said. “We’re really excited about being able to run behind those bodies.”

Key returners include: Caden Ashley, Dawson Ashley, Zorian Bermea, David Carriker, Beau Connor, Gavin Dourna, Maclyn Heald, Ford Rodgers, and Griffin Neal.

Pete’s Pigskin Previews are sponsored by Grid Iron Bells.

2026 schedule is listed below. Kickoff times set for 7 p.m.

• 8/28 Seagraves
• 9/4 @ Post
• 9/11 Albuquerque Legacy Academy
• 9/17 Wellington
• 9/25 @ Slaton
• 10/2 Lubbock Christian*
• 10/9 @ Lake Country Christian*
• 10/16 Coram Deo*
• 10/23 BYE
• 10/30 Colleyville Covenant*