Father Ryan hasn't had much luck against Brentwood Academy recently, but that could start to change on Friday. After each having a week off, the two teams will shake off the rust and duke it out at 7:00 p.m. Father Ryan has given up an average of 35.6 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Father Ryan's offense might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against Montgomery Bell Academy last Friday. They were outmatched by the Big Red and fell 42-0. While losing is never fun, the Irish can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Tennessee football rankings (they are ranked 129th, while the Big Red are ranked 18th).
Meanwhile, Brentwood Academy put another one in the bag last Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They had just enough and edged out Briarcrest Christian 34-31. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Eagles have posted since September 6, 2024.
Father Ryan better keep an eye on Larry Sanders II. He was instrumental in Brentwood Academy's win, rushing for 170 yards and one TD.
Brentwood Academy didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Briarcrest Christian to a completion percentage of just 45%. The Eagles weren't nearly as limited: they posted one of 64.3%.
Brentwood Academy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Roman Jennings and Troy Porties.
Father Ryan's defeat dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Brentwood Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 7-0.
Father Ryan suffered a grim 43-20 defeat to Brentwood Academy in their previous meeting back in November of 2024. Can the Irish avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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