Football Game Preview: Hesperia Christian vs. St. Michael's Prep

St. Michael's Prep have had a week off and are no doubt ready to get back on the field. They and Hesperia Christian go head to head on Friday in their first playoff contest of the year. St. Michael's Prep are hoping to patch up the holes in a defense that has allowed an average of points per game.

Hesperia Christian stacked a seventh blowout onto their ever-increasing hoard. Everything came up roses for them against Lucerne Valley two weeks ago as the squad secured a 70-20 win. Senior Braydon Hampton was the offensive standout of the match for Hesperia Christian, as he rushed for 68 yards and 2 touchdowns on 3 carries. In fact, with ten tackles Hampton was a force on both sides of the ball.

Meanwhile, if St. Michael's Prep were riding high off their 56-32 takedown of Brethren Christian three weeks ago, that ride came to an abrupt end. St. Michael's Prep came up short against Rolling Hills Prep, falling 30-42. The lax defense was uncharacteristic for St. Michael's Prep, who until this matchup were averaging points allowed.

Hesperia Christian took their game against St. Michael's Prep the last time the two teams met by a conclusive 58-30 score. Hesperia Christian's victory shoved St. Michael's Prep out of the playoffs, so expect the team to have a target on their back in this one.

Playoff bracket for these teams

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