Football Game Preview: Garfield Boilermakers vs. St. Mary Gaels

The Garfield Boilermakers are taking a road trip to take on the St. Mary Gaels at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Garfield's defense has only allowed 12.2 points per game this season, so St. Mary's offense will have their work cut out for them.

On Saturday, Garfield came up short against Waldwick/Midland Park and fell 21-14. The loss continues a trend for the Boilermakers in their meetings with the Warriors: they've now lost four in a row.

Meanwhile, St. Mary took a blow against New Milford on Thursday, falling 35-7. The contest marked the Gaels' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.

Garfield's defeat dropped their record down to 4-4. As for St. Mary, their loss dropped their record down to 3-5.

Garfield might still be hurting after the 35-14 defeat they got from St. Mary in their previous matchup back in August of 2023. Can the Boilermakers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.