Football Recap: Menlo School Knights vs. Sacred Heart Prep Gators
Menlo School hadn't done well against Sacred Heart Prep recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Menlo School Knights skirted past the Sacred Heart Prep Gators 20-17. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Knights have posted since November 10, 2023.
Jack Freehill was his usual excellent self, rushing for 83 yards and a touchdown. Those 83 rushing yards gave him a new career-high.
Sacred Heart Prep's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was McKinley Palmer, who picked up 101 receiving yards and a touchdown. Palmer showed off some serious burst, connecting on a big catch for 67 yards.
The win made it two in a row for Menlo School and bumps their season record up to 7-3. As for Sacred Heart Prep, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season.
Menlo School will head out to square off against Christopher at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Christopher's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season. As for Sacred Heart Prep, they have the luxury of staying home for another week and will welcome King's Academy at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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