Football Preview: Chaminade Red Devils vs. Vianney Golden Griffins
Chaminade has played every game this season on their home field, but they'll have to hit the road on Friday. They will challenge the Vianney Golden Griffins at 7:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Chaminade will head into Friday's contest ready to turn things around: they lost a close one when they played two weeks ago but unfortunately for them the loss they were handed on Friday was a bit more commanding. They were outmatched by Christian Brothers at home and fell 48-7. While losing is never fun, the Red Devils can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Missouri football rankings (they are ranked 160th, while the Cadets are ranked fifth).
Meanwhile, Vianney took a blow against Howell Central on Friday, falling 61-21. The loss was the Golden Griffins' first of the season.
Despite the defeat, Vianney had strong showings from Cole Adair, who picked up 153 receiving yards and three touchdowns, and Sam Deen, who threw for 227 yards and three touchdowns. Deen is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last four games he's played dating back to last season.
Chaminade now has a losing record at 1-2. As for Vianney, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Chaminade came out on top in a nail-biter against Vianney in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, sneaking past 23-20. The rematch might be a little tougher for Chaminade since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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