Although we are successful on the field, our goal is to utilize football as a unique educational tool that will glorify God by developing Biblical character qualities as we equip young men intellectually, physically, and socially in Christ so that they may use their gifts and talents to impact their culture with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
The Mighty Lions reigned victorious over Argyle Liberty Christian with a final score of 35-17 in Kileen's Leo Buckley Stadium Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009!
Mighty Lions Hit the Road to State Championship - Wednesday Update 12/02/09
State Championship Game Tickets On Sale
Beginning today, advance purchase tickets are available at The Hub at a cost of $10 per adult and $6 per student, a $2 savings over game day stadium admission prices. Tickets will continue to be sold at The Hub in both the Upper School and Lower School through Friday, subject to availability.
State Championship Game Shirts and Cowbells at The Hub
State Championship game t-shirts went on sale Wednesday to honor the Mighty Lions in their return trip to the TAPPS State Finals. The navy t-shirts are $10 each in adult/children sizes and we hope fans of all ages will wear them on Friday's Spirit Day and to the game on Saturday!
The Hub will be manning a special sales area in the Upper School and Lower School until Friday, or until the shirts have been sold.
Authentic game day cow bells are also available for special purchase this week at a cost of $5 each. It has become a tradition to help lead our team to victory with noise from cow bells and there is nothing that compares to the sound of an authentic cow bell. Stop by and pick up your cow bell before the big game!
State Championship Game Send-off
On Friday morning, Lower School students will be greeted at their entrance beginning at 7:45 a.m. with the traditional passing through the giant PCA Helmet with senior football players, cheerleaders, drill team and Fury members where they will each receive a pom pom to bring to the game!
On Friday afternoon, come join our student body and faculty as we send-off our team to a state championship victory! The main Send-off will be in the Gateway Plaza starting at 2:20 p.m.; after a few chants with the student body, Coach Cunningham will help lead his team off to state. At 2:45 p.m. the team bus will travel to the southeast campus parking lot (corner of Park and Midway) where Lower School and Middle School (5/6) students will help send-off the team!
State Championship Fan Hotel
The MARRIOTT RESIDENCE INN TEMPLE will honor a group rate of $89 per night (space available) for PCA families using our Group Rate code, PRESTONWOOD, by calling the hotel directly at the phone noted below:
RESIDENCE INN TEMPLE
4301 South General Bruce Dr
Temple, Texas 76502 USA
Phone: 1-254-773-8400
The MARRIOTT RESIDENCE INN TEMPLE is on I-35 at Exit 299 (US 190/Loop 363) with about 30 rooms available for Friday night, so call early!
Game Day Information Killeen's Leo Buckley Stadium is located a short 2 1/2 drive from Plano. Directions to Leo Buckley Stadium may be found here.
PCA will be the visiting team again this week, wearing their traditional white jerseys and blue pants. Fans are instructed to park on the east side of the stadium and enter the gates ear the east parking lot.
Mighty Lions Hit the Road to State Championship - Tuesday Update 12/01/09
State Championship Game Shirts and Cowbells at The Hub
2009 PCA State Championship game t-shirts go on sale Wednesday to honor the Mighty Lions in their return trip to the TAPPS S tate Finals. The navy t-shirts are $10 each in adult/children sizes and we hope fans of all ages will wear them on Friday's Spirit Day and to the game on Saturday!
The Hub will be manning a special sales area in the Upper School on Wednesday after school and Thursday morning at the Lower School.
Thanks to PCA parents Richard & Stephanie Wells, The Hub has obtained authentic cow bells for special purchase this week. It has become a tradition to help lead our team to victory with noise from cow bells and there is nothing that compares to the sound of an authentic cow bell. Stop by The Hub and pick up your cow bell before the big game!
Fan Hotel
Although Killeen's Leo Buckley Stadium is only a couple of hours' drive from Plano, some Lions fans may choose to travel on Friday for Saturday's big game. The QB Club has arranged a group rate at a hotel less than 15 minutes from the stadium. The MARRIOTT RESIDENCE INN TEMPLE will honor a group rate of $89 per night (space available) for PCA families using our Group Rate code, PRESTONWOOD, by calling the hotel directly at the phone noted below:
RESIDENCE INN TEMPLE
4301 South General Bruce Dr
Temple, Texas 76502 USA
Phone: 1-254-773-8400
Additionally, you may also book the group rate on at Marriott's Website. If you reach the hotel through Marriott's Website directly, you will need our Group Code, which is PWCPWCA, to access this special rate.
The MARRIOTT RESIDENCE INN TEMPLE is on I-35 at Exit 299 (US 190/Loop 363) with about 30 rooms available for Friday night, so call early!
Congratulations PCA ... Army Strong Team of the Week
For the third straight year, Dave Campbell's TexasFootball.com partners with the U.S. Army for the "Army Strong Team of the Week" each week throughout the Texas high school football season. TexasFootball.com and the U.S. Army select one team from every classification in high school football that demonstrates the qualities exhibited within the Army--including leadership, commitment to excellence and a desire to make a difference as a member of a team.
Prestonwood Christian Academy is the private school Army Strong Team of the Week. Click here for more information on the honorable award. Congratulations to the Mighty Lions!
State Championship Game Send-off
On Friday morning, Lower School students will be greeted at their entrance beginning at 7:45 a.m. with the traditional passing through the giant PCA Helmet with senior football players, cheerleaders, drill team and Fury members where they will each receive a pom pom to bring to the game!
Students, parents, and supporters, don't miss the "Big Time Team Sendoff" on Friday afternoon featuring PCA's football team, cheerleaders, Fury, drill team and marching band:
Parents, Fans and Students (grades 7-12) -- Friday, 2:20-2:50 p.m. in the Gateway Plaza; Upper School carpool begins at 3:00 p.m.
Parents and Students (grades 1-6) -- Friday, 2:50-3:00 p.m. Please note change: team bus stopping in parking lot near flag pole at the corner of Midway and Hebron; Lower School carpool will run as usual
Stadium Location
Killeen's Leo Buckley Stadium is located a short 2 1/2 drive from Plano. Directions to Leo Buckley Stadium may be found here.
Over 2,500 PCA fans showed up at Birdville ISD Stadium this past Saturday to support the Mighty Lions. We are challenging the PCA community to at least DOUBLE THAT AMOUNT to support PCA's state championship victory!
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PCA RUNS PAST DALLAS PARISH 28-24 ON WAY TO STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
KYSER SCORES THREE AND THROWS FOR ONE IN ROUTE TO STATE FINALS
11/29/09
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS – Before a crowd of over 2,500 Prestonwood supporters, senior QB Kaleb Kyser took control of the game, running for three scores and throwing for another. Kyser would end the evening with 102 yards passing on 20 attempts.
Junior Kenneth Huggins provided much needed run support, scampering for 106 yards on 16 carries. More than the yardage gained, Huggins power running kept the ball away from the Parish offense. Junior Riley Standridge provided the winning score in the fourth quarter with a 4 yard run from a direct snap from the wildcat formation. Seniors Scott Lichty and Andrew Mobley rounded out the receiving with 30- and 32-yards, respectively.
Senior Cory McNeil was good on all four of his point after attempts.
Prestonwood’s defense would again bend and not break, holding the high-powered Parish offense to just three points in the first half. Late in the fourth quarter and PCA clinging to a four point lead, Parish took over with four minutes left for their final attempt. After two first downs and no time-outs, the Prestonwood defense would take their finest snap of the evening, stopping Parish on a critical fourth down, one-yard attempt at PCA’s 30-yard line with 30 seconds remaining.
PCA’s defensive efforts were led by senior linebackers Clifton Bryant, Tyler Kleinert and Trevor Scheef. Senior cornerbacks Josh Caldwell and Aaron DeLeon, junior safety Andy Ryan, and sophomore safety Anthony Morgan provided much-needed passing support, holding Parish to zero passing yards.
PCA will play Argyle Liberty Christian in the TAPPS Division II State Championship next Saturday at 11:30 a.m. at Killeen’s Leo Buckley Stadium. Prestonwood last played in the state finals in 2005 with a victory over Houston Northland Christian. PCA was a state finalist in the 2004 game as well.
Junior #11 Riley Standridge takes the snap from the wildcat formation
Senior #15 Cory McNeil prepares to add a point after attempt
following PCA's second score
Senior QB #3 Kaleb Kyser and junior #21 Kenneth Huggins prepare
for a snap from center
PCA defenders #14 Scott Smith, #23 Brennan Beeson and
#55 Clifton Bryant stop the Parish run attack
PCA Crushes Houston Second Baptist by 49-17
State Semi-Final Game on Saturday, November 28
Against Dallas Parish Episcopal School
TEMPLE - On the first play of Saturday's game between the PCA Lions and Houston Second Baptist Eagles, junior Kenneth Huggins ran 74 yards for PCA's first score of the day. Huggins would finish the day with 219 yards on 12 carries, leading the Lions to a victory over Second Baptist by a score of 49-17.
Senior QB Kaleb Kyser accounted for three of PCA's touchdowns on runs of 5 and 10 yards, and a pass to senior Scott Lichty for 66 yards. Kyser would finish the day with 107 yards passing, completing 5 of 7 attempts, and 129 yards rushing. Juniors Riley Standridge and Sean Hansen would complete PCA's scoring with a touchdown each. Standridge finished the day with 85 yards rushing and 21 yards receiving. Senior Cory McNeil was successful on PAT's on each of PCA's seven touchdowns.
PCA's defensive had a superb day, holding national recruit QB Connor Wood (Rivals Top 20) to 167 yards passing on 36 attempts and 107 yards rushing. Second Baptist potent offense would finish the day with 341 yards offensive and 18 first downs, but only 17 points scored.
PCA faces district rival Parish Episcopal School in the TAPPS District II State Semi-Finals next Saturday at the 12,000 seat Birdville Athletic Complex in North Richland Hills at 7:30 p.m. The winner of that game will advance to the state championship game on Saturday, December 5 at Killeen Leo Buckley Stadium.
Please help us cheer on the PCA Lions to victory!
FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
08/17/09
Where are YOU going to be on Friday nights this fall?
It's fall again and the smell of lion football is in the air! Across our nation, millions of die-hard fans will find themselves together each Friday night watching their favorite team compete on the gridiron. H.G. Bissinger, author of the bestselling book "Friday Night Lights," says that "Texans are truly football fanatics!" And once the opening kickoff is done, you will find yourself being swept along with the wave of passion that is "Friday Night Football" at PCA.
Where are you going to be on Friday nights this fall? Click on the video below to check Lion's Friday Night Football!
Want to watch PCA Lion football this fall?Click here to access the Support Athletics page to learn more about Athletic giving opportunities, some of which includes football season tickets. The success of PCA Athletics is dependent on support from PCA parents, alumni, friends and the community who together help to ensure that our student athletes are given the best Lion experience possible with resources and facilities to match their remarkable accomplishments.
See you there for all the fun and excitement of Friday Night Football at PCA!
