University Prep was the 41-14 winner over Rush-Henrietta when they last played one another back in October of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The University Prep Griffins received a blow on Friday as they fell 37-19 to the Rush-Henrietta Royal Comets. Despite 122 more yards than the Royal Comets, the Griffins couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Despite the defeat, University Prep saw an underclassman step up: Gavin White rushed for 93 yards and three touchdowns, and also threw for 145 yards and a touchdown while completing 75% of his passes. Another player making a difference was Kamari Miller, who rushed for 103 yards.
Even though they lost, University Prep was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 286 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Rush-Henrietta found their leader in underclassman Brendan Mangone, who threw for 264 yards and two touchdowns. Those 264 passing yards set a new season-high mark for Mangone.
University Prep's record is now 1-3. As for Rush-Henrietta, their win ended a six-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-2.
University Prep will welcome Hilton at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Rush-Henrietta, they will venture away from home to challenge Fairport at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Fairport will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Rush-Henrietta surely won't give up without a fight.
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