Iona Prep is 8-2 against Monsignor Farrell since October of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Iona Prep Gaels will face off against the Monsignor Farrell Lions at 6:00 p.m. Iona Prep is coming into the contest hot, having won their last six games.
Iona Prep is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of New York's top teams: Chaminade, who was ranked ninth in their home state at the time (Iona Prep was ranked first). Iona Prep was the clear victor by a 28-7 margin over Chaminade on Friday. The result was nothing new for the Gaels, who have now won five matchups by 21 points or more so far this season.
Iona Prep got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Julian Guzman out in front who threw for 242 yards and three touchdowns while completing 73.3% of his passes, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. Crew Davis helped Guzman out on the ground, picking up 96 receiving yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 35 yards.
Meanwhile, Monsignor Farrell had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11.7 points) and they went ahead and made it four on Friday. They strolled past the Mavericks with points to spare, taking the game 28-13. The match marked the Lions' most dominant victory of the season.
Nafis Muhammad was his usual excellent self, rushing for 127 yards and a touchdown.
Monsignor Farrell was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 322 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Monsignor Farrell wouldn't let Moore Catholic keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as David (Dj) Morrissey, Steve Pica, and Joseph Giovanelli picked up one apiece.
Iona Prep's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-2. As for Monsignor Farrell, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Iona Prep took their victory against Monsignor Farrell when the teams last played back in November of 2023 by a conclusive 35-13. The rematch might be a little tougher for Iona Prep since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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