Football Recap: Loyola College Prep Takes a Tough Playoff Loss

By Team Reports Nov 26, 2024, 12:31pm

Football Recap: Loyola College Prep Flyers vs. Leesville Wampus Cats

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It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Loyola College Prep can now relate to. The contest between them and the Leesville Wampus Cats didn't end well, with the Loyola College Prep Flyers falling 42-24.

Several Flyers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Bryce Restovich, who threw for 262 yards and three touchdowns. 91 of those passing yards were hauled in by Jake Black, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.

It was another big night for Xavier Ford, who rushed for 266 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 10.2 yards per carry, and also caught a touchdown for Leesville. Ford's rushing production has been exceptional as that marked his fifth straight game with at least 266 rushing yards. Trel Broom was another key player, throwing for 165 yards and three touchdowns while completing 84.6% of his passes.

Loyola College Prep has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-5 record this season. As for Leesville, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 10-2.

Loyola College Prep does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Leesville, they will welcome Booker T. Washington at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Leesville has won five straight at home, while Booker T. Washington won four straight on the road), something that'll have to change.

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