The Aquinas Fightin' Irish will venture away from home to square off against the Baldwin Braves at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
On Friday, Aquinas came up short against Harlem and fell 21-14.
Meanwhile, Baldwin can bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They skirted past Hephzibah 27-25. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Braves have posted since November 15, 2024.
Baldwin's win came from a few key players Aquinas will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Jacob Hester, who rushed for 91 yards and one TD, and also picked up 52 receiving yards and one touchdown. Tavares Hooks was another key player, gaining 145 total yards and a touchdown.
Baldwin was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 241 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 210 rushing yards in four consecutive matchups.
Baldwin's record now sits at 3-4. As for Aquinas, their loss dropped their record down to 5-2.
Aquinas couldn't quite get it done against Baldwin in their previous meeting back in October of 2024 as they fell 19-7. Can the Fightin' Irish avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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