Football Recap: Price Renovich and Maddox Giel Secure Win for Memphis University School

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Previous 6 Games

09/19/25 - Away	29-26 W
10/04/24 - Home	21-27 L
09/29/23 - Away	28-24 W
11/04/22 - Home	17-10 W
11/05/21 - Home	0-14 L
11/13/20 - Away	41-17 W

Memphis University School was handed a 25-point defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Friday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Father Ryan Irish 29-26. For the Owls, this counts as revenge for the 27-21 victory the Irish walked away with the last time they faced one another back in October of 2024.

A big part of Memphis University School's win came down to the chemistry between Maddox Giel and his top target Price Renovich. Giel rushed for 107 yards and two scores on only nine carries while Renovich rushed for 97 yards on only ten carries. Giel's longest rush was for an impressive 69 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.

Memphis University School was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 261 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.

One reason for the win was Memphis University School's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Devin Wells, Austin Spence, and Miller Caldwell, who each picked up one sack apiece.

Memphis University School's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 4-1. Those road wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 14.3 points on average over those games. As for Father Ryan, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.

Coming up, Memphis University School will square off against White Station at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Father Ryan, they will venture away from home to face off against Pope John Paul II at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.