The Geneva Eagles will square off against the Bishop Gorman Crusaders at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Geneva will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.
Geneva's defense heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They took their matchup with ease, bagging a 69-0 victory over John Paul II. Given the Eagles' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 477th, while the Centurions are ranked 1130th) , the win wasn't entirely unexpected.
Geneva found their leader in sophomore Shae McNew, who rushed for 152 yards and two TDs. McNew didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack and made eight total tackles. Noah Brunsvold was in the mix too, providing Geneva with two touchdowns.
Geneva was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 347 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Geneva didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off six passes before the game was over. Reid Aderholt led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself. Jackson Riddle got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Bishop Gorman came up short against McKinney Christian Academy on Friday and fell 24-12. The Crusaders have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Bishop Gorman's loss dropped their record down to 2-8. As for Geneva, their record now sits at 8-2.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Friday's contest: Geneva has been excellent in the air this season, having averaged 301.2 passing yards per game. It's a different story for Bishop Gorman, though, as they've been averaging only 157.2 passing yards. How will they fare against such a dominant passing game? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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