It's playoff time, and Francis Parker had no trouble coming through when it counted. They blew past the Horizon Prep Lions 38-3 on Friday. That 35 point margin sets a new team best for the Lancers this season.
Francis Parker got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Chris Nguyen out in front who rushed for 77 yards and one score on only eight carries, and also caught one TD. Spencer Perry was another key rusher, rushing for 83 yards and one touchdown on only six carries.
Demetrius Walcott II
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Another reason for the win was Francis Parker's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. Demetrius Walcott II was especially locked on to Horizon Prep's QB and sacked him twice. Walcott II is becoming a predictor of Francis Parker's success: when he posts at least one sack the team is undefeated (and 2-4 when he doesn't).
Francis Parker pushed their record up to 5-4 with the win, which was their third straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 29.3 points over those games. As for Horizon Prep, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-5.
Coming up, Francis Parker will face off against St. Joseph Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Crusaders' defense has only allowed 14.1 points per game this season, so the Lancers' offense will have their work cut out for them. Horizon Prep does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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