Football Game Recap: Glenbard West Comes Up Short

By Team Reports Sep 10, 2024, 12:25pm

Football Recap: Glenbard West Hilltoppers vs. Loyola Academy Ramblers

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Glenbard West lost against Loyola Academy back in November of 2019, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Saturday. The Glenbard West Hilltoppers took a blow against the Loyola Academy Ramblers, falling 42-7. While losing is never fun, the Hilltoppers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 31st, while the Ramblers are ranked fourth).

Loyola Academy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Brendan Loftus out in front who picked up 121 receiving yards and two touchdowns. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in total yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Ryan Fitzgerald, who threw for 189 yards and two touchdowns while completing 100% of his passes.

Glenbard West's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Loyola Academy, the victory also got them back to even at 1-1.

Glenbard West will take on Downers Grove North at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Glenbard West is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road dating back to last season. As for Loyola Academy, they will be playing at home against St. Francis at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.

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