Grace Christian Academy Rams Football – 2025 Season

Team History and Awards

Grace Christian Academy, located at 5914 Beaver Ridge Road in Knoxville, Tennessee, fields athletic teams known as the Rams, sporting royal blue and gold colors. The school’s varsity football program celebrated its 20th year with the 2024-2025 season.

Despite being a relatively young program, the Rams have established an impressive tradition of success. The program has won multiple district championships (2009, 2012, 2013, 2014) and region championships (2008, 2020). Grace Christian has produced two Mr. Football finalists and consistently competes at a high level in Tennessee Division II-AA football. The program plays a unique role in developing school spirit and RAM NATION culture, with thousands of spectators regularly attending Friday night games at the Disney Sports Complex.

Team Highlights and Star Players

Recent Success: The Rams finished the 2024 regular season with an impressive 8-0 record before advancing to the second round of the TSSAA playoffs. The program continues to be a consistent playoff contender under head coach Justin Price.

Championships and Honors: Grace Christian has won four district championships (2009, 2012, 2013, 2014) and two region championships (2008, 2020). The program has produced two Mr. Football finalists, demonstrating its ability to develop elite talent.

Notable Current Players:

• JV Stinson (Fr., RB) – Rushed for 391 yards and three touchdowns in a single game against Webb, recognized as co-offensive player of the week by the Knoxville Quarterback Club
• Jace Ballard (Sr., WR/DB) – Team leader in receiving yards per game, co-offensive player of the week honoree
• Blake Perkey (Sr., WR/DB) – Top receiver and significant contributor to the Rams’ passing attack
• Kaden Webber (Jr., WR/DB) – Key receiver in the Rams’ offensive scheme

Meet the Team – 2025 Roster Snapshot

Head Coach: Justin Price
Assistant Coaches: Joseph Ballard (Statistician), Kevin Perkey (Statistician)

Offense (Juniors and Seniors)

• Treyson Derry (Jr., QB) – 5’10”, 183 lbs
• Cooper Brayman (So., QB) – 5’11”, 144 lbs
• JV Stinson (Fr., RB/DB) – 5’5″, 161 lbs
• Terrion Thomas (Jr., RB/WR) – 5’9″, 190 lbs
• Nick Pean (Sr., MLB/RB) – 5’11”, 237 lbs
• Logan Morton (Jr., RB/LB) – 5’9″, 167 lbs
• Blake Brown (So., RB/LB) – 5’11”, 173 lbs
• Jackson Coffey (Jr., RB/LB) – 5’11”, 203 lbs
• Isaac Solomon (Sr., RB/DL) – 5’10”, 215 lbs
• Parker Whittaker (Sr., RB/LB) – 5’8″, 195 lbs
• Jace Ballard (Sr., WR/DB) – 5’9″, 160 lbs
• Blake Perkey (Sr., WR/DB) – 6’0″, 181 lbs
• Kaden Webber (Jr., WR/DB) – 6’2″, 173 lbs
• Pete White (Sr., WR/DB) – 5’10”, 143 lbs
• Evan Pritchard (Sr., WR/DB) – 5’11”, 197 lbs
• Campbell Johnson (Jr., WR/DB) – 6’0″, 157 lbs
• Chris Tolliver (Jr., WR/DB) – 5’9″, 148 lbs
• Kaden Hickman (Jr., WR/DB) – 5’9″, 156 lbs
• Joshua Roberts (Sr., WR/LB) – 5’9″, 180 lbs
• Jackson Harper (Sr., OL/DL) – 6’0″, 233 lbs
• Wade Edmondson (Jr., OL/DL) – 5’11”, 225 lbs
• Nick Fredericksen (Sr., OL/LB) – 5’9″, 200 lbs
• Shawn Daulton (Sr., OL/DL) – 6’2″, 284 lbs
• Colton Brooks (Sr., OL/DL) – 6’2″, 231 lbs
• Cayden Black (Sr., OL/DL) – 6’0″, 274 lbs
• Davis May (Sr., OL/DL) – 6’1″, 226 lbs
• Will Delong (Jr., OL/DL) – 6’5″, 345 lbs
• Keaton Nave (Jr., OL/DL) – 6’2″, 230 lbs

Defense (Juniors and Seniors)

• Jiden Butler (So., WR/DB) – 5’9″, 140 lbs
• Hudson Burnett (So., WR/DB) – 5’11”, 166 lbs
• Sully Buck (Fr., RB/DB) – 5’9″, 146 lbs
• Asher Knight (So., WR/DB) – 6’0″, 134 lbs
• Kayden Pless (Jr., WR/DB) – 6’1″, 153 lbs
• Braxton Kennedy (Sr., WR/DL) – 6’1″, 189 lbs
• Jacob Rhyne (So., WR/DB/K) – 5’7″, 128 lbs
• Landon Ballard (Jr., WR/LB) – 6’0″, 164 lbs
• Will Pasley (So., OL/DL) – 6’3″, 338 lbs
• Grant Goranflo (So., OL/LB) – 5’10”, 219 lbs
• Caden Gang (So., OL/DL) – 6’4″, 256 lbs
• Kingston Canizales (So., OL/DL) – 6’0″, 288 lbs
• Micah Royster (Jr., OL/DL) – 5’11”, 217 lbs
• Brody Whittemore (Jr., OL/DL) – 5’9″, 200 lbs
• Drew Mason (Jr., OL/DL) – 5’9″, 184 lbs
• Deaken Yett (So., OL/DL) – 6’3″, 245 lbs
• Dalton Best (So., OL/DL) – 6’2″, 255 lbs
• Braden Walker (Sr., K) – 6’0″, 196 lbs
• Pedro Salvador (Jr., K) – K
• Rafael Silva (Jr., K) – K

2025 Season Schedule

*(District games marked with *)

• Aug 29 – @ Carter (Away), 7:00 PM
• Sep 5 – @ Chattanooga Christian (Away), 7:00 PM, District game*
• Sep 12 – vs Silverdale Academy (Home), 7:00 PM, District game*
• Sep 18 – vs Webb (Home), 7:00 PM, District game*
• Sep 26 – vs Ambassador Christian School (Home), 7:00 PM
• Oct 3 – @ Boyd-Buchanan (Away), 7:00 PM, District game*
• Oct 10 – @ Sevier County (Away), 7:00 PM
• Oct 17 – @ CAK (Away), 7:00 PM, District game*
• Oct 24 – vs Lakeway Christian Academy (Home), 7:00 PM, District game*
• Oct 31 – vs Notre Dame (Home), 7:00 PM, District game*