Maine South and Loyola Academy squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but Maine South had to settle for second. They came up short against the Loyola Academy Ramblers, falling 35-14. The matchup marked the Hawks' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Drew MacPherson continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Loyola Academy, rushing for 181 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.5 yards per carry. MacPherson's longest rush was for an incredible 81 yards.
Maine South moved to 8-4 with that defeat, which also ended their seven-game winning streak. As for Loyola Academy, the victory (which was their ninth in a row) raised their record to 10-2.
Maine South does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Loyola Academy, they are on the road again on Saturday to play Lincoln-Way East at 6:00 p.m. Lincoln-Way East will roll in looking for their 13th straight win, something Loyola Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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