Two dominant backs in Jedd Ramold and Braxen Eichelberger are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Mount Michael Benedictine Knights will take on the O'Neill Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Mount Michael Benedictine will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.
Mount Michael Benedictine lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Logan View/Scribner-Snyder, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Friday's matchup. The Knights blew past Logan View/Scribner-Snyder 31-7 on Friday. Considering the Knights have won four contests by more than 23 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
It was another big night for Brady Quinlivan, who picked up 64 receiving yards and one score, and also rushed for 72 yards. He got the majority of those receiving yards when he pulled down a pass and took off for a gain of 54 yards.
Special teams also played a big role in the game for Mount Michael Benedictine, adding 13 points to the final score. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Quinlivan, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.
Meanwhile, O'Neill came up short against Lakeview on Friday and fell 29-19. The Eagles haven't had much luck with the Vikings recently, as the team has come up short the last three times they've met.
Mount Michael Benedictine will have to contain Turner Heiss as he made an impact in O'Neill's last game. He threw for 218 yards and a pair of touchdowns, and also rushed for 33 yards and one TD. Heiss didn't just play on offense: he also made 12 total tackles and defended one pass.
Having lost for the first time this season, O'Neill fell to 8-1. As for Mount Michael Benedictine, their record now sits at 7-2.
Friday's game might be decided on the ground. Mount Michael Benedictine has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 236.1 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like O'Neill struggles in that department as they've been averaging 288 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
