Football Game Preview: Loyola Cubs vs. Sierra Canyon Trailblazers + How To Watch

The Loyola Cubs will face off against the Sierra Canyon Trailblazers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Loyola has given up an average of 25.9 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Loyola's offense might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against Chaminade on Friday. They were dealt a 52-0 defeat at the hands of the Eagles. Considering the last time the Cubs couldn't score was back in September, the team can't take the result too hard.

Meanwhile, Sierra Canyon put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They blew past Bishop Amat, posting a 40-0 victory. Given the Trailblazers' advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked third, while the Lancers are ranked 66th) , the win wasn't entirely unexpected.

Sierra Canyon's win came from a few key players Loyola will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Laird Finkel, who threw for 165 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 33 yards. Another player making a difference was De'Markus Barnes, who rushed for 27 yards and a pair of scores.

Sierra Canyon's win bumped their record up to 9-0. As for Loyola, they now have a losing record of 4-5.

Loyola was dealt a bruising 45-0 loss at the hands of Sierra Canyon when the teams last played back in October of 2024. Will the Cubs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.