Football Preview: Second Baptist University-Model Eagles vs. St. Joseph Catholic Eagles
Second Baptist University-Model has been away from home for two games now, but on Friday they'll finally make their return. They will welcome the St. Joseph Catholic Eagles at 7:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Second Baptist University-Model is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Founders Christian just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Friday. They fell 45-33 to the Falcons. The loss was the Eagles' first of the season.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask St. Joseph Catholic). They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat The Covenant Preparatory School 97-58 at home.
St. Joseph Catholic's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Peter Najvar led the charge by picking up 113 receiving yards and four touchdowns, while also rushing for 72 yards and a touchdown. Najvar's receiving production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 113 receiving yards dating back to last season. Aidan Cruz was another key passer, throwing for 360 yards and seven touchdowns while completing 75.7% of his passes.
St. Joseph Catholic didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. Noah Umanzor picked up that interception and then proceeded to rub salt in the wound by taking it back the other way for a touchdown.
Having lost for the first time this season, Second Baptist University-Model fell to 3-1. As for St. Joseph Catholic, their victory bumped their record up to 2-4.
Second Baptist University-Model was taken down by St. Joseph Catholic 60-14 in their previous meeting back in October of 2023. Can Second Baptist University-Model avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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