Football Preview: DePaul College Prep Rams vs. Loyola Academy Ramblers
The DePaul College Prep Rams will take on the Loyola Academy Ramblers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 902 yards in their previous games.
Loyola Academy is hoping to do what St. Patrick couldn't on Friday: put an end to DePaul College Prep's winning streak, which now stands at four games. DePaul College Prep took their contest at home with ease, bagging a 41-0 win over St. Patrick. DePaul College Prep's victory was all the more impressive since the Shamrocks were averaging only 15.5 points allowed on the season.
Fernando Rodriguez had an outrageously good game as he threw for 335 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 14.0 yards per attempt. What's more, he also racked up five rushing yards, the mosthe's had since back in October of 2023. Braden Peevy was Rodriguez's top target, picking up 171 receiving yards and a touchdown, while also punching in a touchdown on the ground.
DePaul College Prep's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Charlie Pribyl and Avry Bellis. Bellis also set a new season high mark in total tackles with eight. DePaul College Prep got some further help from Aidan Castette: he picked up a sack and made seven total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, Loyola Academy earned a 28-21 win over Brother Rice on Friday.
Ryan Fitzgerald had a dynamite game for Loyola Academy, throwing for 168 yards and four touchdowns, while also rushing for 76 yards. Another player making a difference was Drew MacPherson, who gained 88 total yards and a touchdown.
Loyola Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 252 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
DePaul College Prep's victory bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Loyola Academy, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
DePaul College Prep was dealt a bruising 42-0 loss at the hands of Loyola Academy in their previous meeting back in October of 2015. Will DePaul College Prep have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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