The Porter-Gaud Cyclones will venture away from home to face off against the Ben Lippen Falcons at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Porter-Gaud is coming into the game on a four-game losing streak.
On Friday, Porter-Gaud was just a hair shy of victory and fell 22-21 to Heathwood Hall Episcopal.
Porter-Gaud's loss came about despite a quality game from Scott Tibbals, who rushed for 123 yards and one score. Daven Brown was in the mix as well, providing the Cyclones with two touchdowns.
Even if they lost, Porter-Gaud's defense still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Allen Chisolm, Brown, and Julian Couturier, who each picked up one sack apiece. Porter-Gaud got some further help from Chisolm: he picked up a sack and made ten total tackles.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Ben Lippen's offense. They were dealt a 41-0 defeat at the hands of Laurence Manning Academy on Friday. The matchup marked the first time this season in which the Falcons were not able to get on the board.
Ben Lippen's loss dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Porter-Gaud, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 2-4.
Friday's contest might be decided on the ground. Porter-Gaud has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 248.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Ben Lippen struggles in that department as they've been averaging 174.3 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Porter-Gaud didn't have too much breathing room in their matchup against Ben Lippen in their previous meeting back in November of 2023, but they still walked away with a 28-23 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Cyclones since the team 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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