Bishop McNamara is on a four-game streak of home wins, while DeMatha is on an eight-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Mustangs will host the Stags at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Bishop McNamara is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another highly-ranked state team: Gonzaga, who was ranked second in their home state at the time (Bishop McNamara was ranked eighth). The Mustangs' defense stepped up to hand the Eagles a 21-0 shutout on Saturday. Considering the Mustangs have won three contests by more than 20 points this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Taariq Denson continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 101 yards and one score. Donovan Barnes was in the mix too, providing Bishop McNamara with two TDs.
DeMatha hadn't beaten Our Lady of Good Counsel on the road since November 5, 2021 but that history sure didn't bother them on Friday. The Stags walked away with a 7-0 win over the Falcons. Those seven points were actually the fewest the Stags have put up all season, but given the result they're probably not too concerned.
Bishop McNamara now has a winning record of 4-3. As for DeMatha, their victory bumped their record up to 6-0.
Bishop McNamara took a serious blow against DeMatha in their previous matchup back in November of 2024, falling 37-0. Will the Mustangs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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