Football Game Preview: Muskegon Catholic Central Crusaders vs. Shelby Tigers + How To Watch

The Muskegon Catholic Central Crusaders will challenge the Shelby Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Muskegon Catholic Central has given up an average of 28.2 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Muskegon Catholic Central came into their game on Friday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They were dealt a 39-7 defeat at the hands of Orchard View. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Crusaders have suffered against the Cardinals since September 7, 2018.

Meanwhile, after only eight points in their last matchup, Shelby made sure to put some points up on the board against Hesperia on Friday. The Tigers breezed past the Panthers to the tune of 50-7. The Tigers haven't had any issues with the Panthers recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.

Shelby's win came from a few key players Muskegon Catholic Central will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Brody Fessenden, who rushed for 92 yards and a pair of TDs. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making ten total tackles and defending one pass. Jaylin Henderson made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.

Shelby didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Isaac Garcia, Henderson, and Trevor Weiss picked up one apiece. Garcia got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.

Shelby now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Muskegon Catholic Central, they now have a losing record of 2-3.

Everything came up roses for Muskegon Catholic Central against Shelby when the teams last played back in October of 2020, as the team secured a 62-0 win. Will the Crusaders repeat their success, or do the Tigers have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.