Football Preview: Dundalk Owls vs. Perry Hall Gators
The Dundalk Owls will venture away from home to challenge the Perry Hall Gators at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Dundalk's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
Last Friday, everything came up roses for Dundalk at home against Woodlawn as the team secured a 45-6 win. Given the Owls' advantage in MaxPreps' Maryland football rankings (they are ranked 30th, while the Warriors are ranked 196th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Dundalk's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Tj Lambirth, who picked up 81 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 50 yards and a touchdown. Phillip Jones Jr was another key back, rushing for 61 yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Perry Hall hadn't done well against Franklin recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Perry Hall narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Franklin 27-24. The Gators' win was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Perry Hall found their leader in underclassman Lamont Smith, who rushed for 89 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries.
Dundalk's victory was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-0. As for Perry Hall, their record is now 3-0.
Dundalk came up short against Perry Hall in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, falling 14-7. Can Dundalk avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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