Fordham Prep's game on Friday was all tied up 14-14 at the half, but sadly for them it didn't stay that way. They received a blow as they fell 28-14 to the Monsignor Farrell Lions. The defeat continues a trend for the Rams in their matchups with the Lions: they've now lost four in a row.
When it comes to explaining why Fordham Prep lost, don't look at Jonathan Bailey. Despite the final result, he rushed for 103 yards on only seven carries, and also threw for 127 yards and a touchdown. Those 103 rushing yards gave Bailey a new career-high.
Monsignor Farrell was led to victory by Nafis Muhammad and Braxton Moye. Muhammad rushed for 121 yards on only 15 carries, while Moye picked up 77 receiving yards and a touchdown. Moye got the majority of those receiving yards when he pulled down a pass and took off for a gain of 54 yards.
Fordham Prep's loss dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Monsignor Farrell, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Fordham Prep will challenge St. Peter's at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. St. Peter's defense has only allowed 13.7 points per game this season, so Fordham Prep's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Monsignor Farrell, they are on the road again on Saturday to play Archbishop Stepinac at 1:30 p.m. Archbishop Stepinac is coming into the match with three straight defeats at home, meaning Monsignor Farrell will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
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