Macomb is 0-3 against Mater Dei since October of 2014 but things could change on Friday. The Macomb Bombers will be playing at home against the Mater Dei Knights at 7:00 p.m. Both are strolling into their contests after big wins in their previous games.
Mater Dei is hoping to do what Hamilton/Warsaw couldn't on Friday: put an end to Macomb's winning streak (dating back to last season), which now stands at five games. Macomb put the hurt on Hamilton/Warsaw with a sharp 48-22 win.
Braden Holthaus was his usual excellent self, rushing for 116 yards and four touchdowns on only eight carries, while also throwing for 47 yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards. Jaron Petty was another key player, rushing for 64 yards and a touchdown on only six carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Macomb was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 312 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Mater Dei). They blew past Madison, posting a 44-6 victory on the road. The Knights' offense checked out after the first half but had enough points banked to take the game anyway.
Mater Dei had a senior duo take command as Carter Murphy gained 85 total yards and two touchdowns and Chase Jansen threw for 158 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 passes.
Mater Dei wouldn't let Madison keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Johnathan Hilmes was the leader in that area as all came courtesy of his dominant performance. He is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last four games he's played dating back to last season.
Macomb's win bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Mater Dei, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.
Macomb suffered a grim 38-18 defeat to Mater Dei in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Will Macomb have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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