The Gloria Deo Academy Lions will face off against the Westlake Academy Blacksmiths at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Gloria Deo Academy is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Saturday. They blew past St. Stephen's Episcopal, posting a 61-12 win. The victory was familiar territory for the Lions who have now won seven matchups in a row.
It was another big night for Caleb Ross, who rushed for 163 yards and three touchdowns on only five carries, and also picked up 47 receiving yards. Those 163 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. Kai Wallace was another key player, rushing for 76 yards and two touchdowns.
Gloria Deo Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 335 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Gloria Deo Academy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Zach Smith and Nolan Chandler.
Meanwhile, Westlake Academy had already won four in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 35.3 points) and they went ahead and made it five on Friday. They breezed by the Riders to the tune of 50-16.
Westlake Academy is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven contests, which provided a nice bump to their 8-4 record this season. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 54.1 points per game. As for Gloria Deo Academy, their win bumped their record up to 9-1.
Saturday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Gloria Deo Academy has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 177.1 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Westlake Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 186.3. It's looking like Saturday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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