Football Preview: Aquinas Institute Little Irish vs. Pittsford Panthers
Aquinas Institute is 8-2 against Pittsford since October of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Aquinas Institute Little Irish will head out on the road to square off against the Pittsford Panthers at 7:00 p.m. Aquinas Institute's defense has only allowed 10.8 points per game this season, so Pittsford's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Aquinas Institute will head out to face Pittsford after giving up their first home loss of the season on Friday. Aquinas Institute took a 23-9 bruising from McQuaid Jesuit. It was the first time this season that the Little Irish let down their fans at home.
Despite the defeat, Aquinas Institute saw an underclassman step up: Trent Buttles threw for 168 yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 35 yards. That's the most rushing yards Buttles has posted since back in September of 2023.
Meanwhile, Pittsford had to endure a six-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They had just enough and edged Penfield out 22-20. The Panthers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Aquinas Institute's loss ended a seven-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 4-2. As for Pittsford, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-5.
Aquinas Institute strolled past Pittsford in their previous matchup back in October of 2023 by a score of 24-10. The rematch might be a little tougher for Aquinas Institute since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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