St. Edward hasn't had much luck against Wheaton Academy recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The St. Edward Green Wave are taking a road trip to square off against the Wheaton Academy Warriors at 7:30 p.m.
St. Edward is headed into Friday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 13th straight game dating back to last season on Friday. They were dealt a 55-0 defeat at the hands of Aurora Christian. While losing is never fun, the Green Wave can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 464th, while the Eagles are ranked 158th).
Meanwhile, Wheaton Academy entered their tilt with Chicago Hope Academy on Friday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They claimed a resounding 42-14 win over Chicago Hope Academy on the road. That 28 point margin sets a new team best for the Warriors this season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Wheaton Academy to victory, but perhaps none more so than Nathan Downey, who threw for 230 yards and two touchdowns on only 18 passes, and also punched in a rushing score. Gino Spinelli was another key receiver, picking up 83 receiving yards and a touchdown.
St. Edward's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Wheaton Academy, their record now sits at 3-1.
St. Edward was dealt a bruising 55-0 defeat at the hands of Wheaton Academy in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Can St. Edward avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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