The Leo Lions will challenge the St. Rita Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. St. Rita took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Leo, who comes in off a win.
Having struggled with 12 defeats in a row dating back to last season, Leo finally turned things around against The Noble Academy on Saturday. They claimed a resounding 47-0 win over the Griffins at home. The Lions' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, St. Rita faced Nazareth Academy in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. St. Rita lost 45-21 to Nazareth Academy. The matchup was up for grabs at halftime, but sadly the Mustangs struggled afterwards.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Walter Jones, who picked up 128 receiving yards and a touchdown. He was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield on a catch that went for 54 yards.
Leo's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for St. Rita, the loss snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 4-2 record.
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