Football Preview: Bishop Eustace Prep Crusaders vs. Palmyra Panthers
Bishop Eustace Prep is on a three-game streak of home losses also dating back to last season, Palmyra a four-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season, but someone's luck is about to change on Friday. The Bishop Eustace Prep Crusaders will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on the Palmyra Panthers at 7:00 p.m. Bishop Eustace Prep will be strutting in after a win while Palmyra will be coming in after a loss.
Bishop Eustace Prep is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against Sterling. Bishop Eustace Prep enjoyed a cozy 24-7 victory over Sterling on Friday.
Mekhi Simmons went supernova for Bishop Eustace Prep, rushing for 219 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.8 yards per carry. Bishop Eustace Prep also got help from Delano Mann, who showed off his sure hands for 84 receiving yards.
Bishop Eustace Prep's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Jake Frye.
Meanwhile, Palmyra was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Thursday as they fell 28-22 to Riverside.
Bishop Eustace Prep might still be hurting after the 27-3 defeat they got from Palmyra in their previous matchup back in November of 2020. Can Bishop Eustace Prep avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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