Football Preview: Loyola College Prep Flyers vs. Northwood Falcons
The Loyola College Prep Flyers will head out on the road to square off against the Northwood Falcons at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Loyola College Prep's defense has only allowed 14.8 points per game this season, so Northwood's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Loyola College Prep is headed into the match having just suffered their biggest loss since November 3, 2023 on Friday. They were outmatched by North DeSoto on the road and fell 49-13. The Flyers have struggled against the Griffins recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Although Loyola College Prep took the loss, they still got scores from Jake Black and Bennett Brewer.
Meanwhile, Northwood came tearing into Friday's contest with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 33.5 points) and they left with even more momentum. They managed a 21-17 victory over the Crimson Tide.
Jaxon Bentzler was his usual excellent self, throwing for 175 yards and three touchdowns, while also rushing for 42 yards. Another player making a difference was John Sneed, who picked up 32 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Loyola College Prep's defeat dropped their record down to 6-3. As for Northwood, their record now sits at 8-1.
Thursday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Loyola College Prep has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 155.9 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Northwood struggles in that department as they've been averaging 230.7. It's looking like Thursday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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