The Lutheran North Crusaders will face off against the Cardinal Ritter College Prep Lions at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
Lutheran North is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Maryville just ended the team's four-game winning streak last Friday. They came up short against the Spoofhounds, falling 37-15. The game marked the Crusaders' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Meanwhile, Cardinal Ritter College Prep faced De Smet Jesuit in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Thursday. The Lions enjoyed a cozy 66-47 win over the Spartans. The Lions' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Cardinal Ritter College Prep's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-3. Those home wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 43.0 points over those games. As for Lutheran North, their loss dropped their record down to 4-2.
Lutheran North skirted past Cardinal Ritter College Prep 50-48 when the teams last played back in October of 2024. Do the Crusaders have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Lions turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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