Football Preview: Bishop Gorman Gaels vs. Liberty Patriots
Bishop Gorman is 9-1 against Liberty since December of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Bishop Gorman Gaels will welcome the Liberty Patriots at 6:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Liberty is hoping to do what Coronado couldn't two weeks ago: put an end to Bishop Gorman's winning streak, which now stands at seven games. Bishop Gorman blew past Coronado, posting a 51-0 victory. The Gaels' defense has been rock solid lately; the team hasn't given up a point in their last three games.
It was another big night for Maika Eugenio, who threw for 251 yards and two touchdowns while completing 83.3% of his passes, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. Another player making a difference was Terrance Grant, who rushed for 94 yards and a touchdown on only five carries.
Bishop Gorman's defense stepped up as well, laying out the QB eight times. The heavy lifting was done by Prince Williams and James Carrington, who racked up five sacks between them. Williams is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last three games he's played.
Meanwhile, with a playoff game on the line, Liberty rose to the challenge on Friday. They breezed by the Falcons to the tune of 42-0. That 42 point margin sets a new team best for the Patriots this season.
Elijah Espinoza went supernova for Liberty, rushing for 53 yards and two touchdowns, while also throwing for 147 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 passes. That's the most rushing yards Espinoza has posted since back in August. Ezra Sanelivi was another key player, rushing for 79 yards and a touchdown on only six carries.
Liberty is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 5-6 record this season. Those victories were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 12.4 points per game. As for Bishop Gorman, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-1.
Everything came up roses for Bishop Gorman against Liberty when the teams last played back in September, as the team secured a 49-0 victory. Will Bishop Gorman repeat their success, or does Liberty have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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