The NSU University Sharks will challenge the St. Edward's Pirates at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. NSU University will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak alive.
NSU University is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Gulliver Prep just ended the team's five-game winning streak on Friday. The contest between them and the Raiders wasn't particularly close, with NSU University falling 34-17.
St. Edward's aren't just finding success at home, as their game on Thursday extended their overall winning streak to eight. They enjoyed a cozy 29-12 win over Tradition Prep.
Nate Sparkman continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, throwing for 271 yards and three touchdowns. He is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last three games he's played. Jaden Jackson helped Sparkman out on the ground, rushing for 100 yards and a touchdown.
Another reason for the win was St. Edward's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for six sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Patrick MacMullan and Gary Anderson, who racked up five sacks between them. St. Edward's got some further help from Ethan Ball: he forced a fumble and made 11 total tackles.
NSU University's defeat dropped their record down to 7-2. As for St. Edward's, their victory bumped their record up to 8-1.
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