University was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They were beaten by the Palisades Dolphins 56-14. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Wildcats of the 56-12 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2022.
Despite the defeat, University saw an underclassman step up: freshman William Biddle rushed for 87 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries.
Jack Thomas was his usual excellent self, throwing for 293 yards and five touchdowns while completing 85% of his passes for Palisades. Thomas is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last three games he's played. Harrison Carter also helped with two touchdowns in total.
University's loss dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Palisades, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 7-2 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought when Wildcats faces off against Fairfax at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. They are coming into the match with three straight defeats on the road, meaning University will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Palisades, they will welcome Hamilton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Palisades' favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last three contests.
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