The Maur Hill Prep-Mount Academy Ravens will hit the road for the first time this season to challenge the Jackson Heights Cobras at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Maur Hill Prep-Mount Academy is headed out to face Jackson Heights after opening their season at home and giving their fans just what they were looking for. Maur Hill Prep-Mount Academy had just enough and edged Jefferson County North out 22-20. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Ravens as it put an end to their nine-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Jackson Heights had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They blew past Riverside [Wathena/Elwood] 35-7 on the road on Friday.
A big part of the victory came down to the chemistry between Drake Mellies and his top target Austin Zeller. Mellies rushed for 97 yards and three touchdowns while Zeller rushed for 87 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries. Zeller didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack and made six total tackles.
Maur Hill Prep-Mount Academy was dealt a bruising 42-6 defeat at the hands of Jackson Heights when the teams last played back in September of 2023. Can Maur Hill Prep-Mount Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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