Football Preview: Van Horn Falcons vs. St. Michael the Archangel Guardians
The Van Horn Falcons will head out to square off against the St. Michael the Archangel Guardians at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Van Horn's defense has only allowed 15.6 points per game this season, so St. Michael the Archangel's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Van Horn will bounce into Friday's matchup after beating Lincoln College Prep, who they hadn't topped in six consecutive meetings. Van Horn strolled past Lincoln College Prep with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 23-6. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Falcons.
Meanwhile, St. Michael the Archangel had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They enjoyed a cozy 23-6 win over KIPP Legacy on Saturday.
Gage Burgess was a one-man wrecking crew for St. Michael the Archangel as he rushed for 133 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 23 yards and a touchdown. Maximus Thomas did his part by putting the 'special' in special teams, booting in three field goals and two extra points.
St. Michael the Archangel was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 338 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're rushing yard total in three consecutive games.
Van Horn's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for St. Michael the Archangel, their win bumped their record up to 2-3.
Van Horn came up short against St. Michael the Archangel when the teams last played back in September of 2023, falling 28-24. Thankfully for Van Horn, Cam Zaun (who rushed for 177 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 8.4 yards per carry, and also threw for 335 yards and a touchdown) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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