The George Washington Patriots will face off against the Northfield Nighthawks at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. George Washington has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the matchup with six straight defeats, while Northfield will come in with six straight wins.
On Thursday, George Washington came up short against Thomas Jefferson and fell 20-7.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Northfield). They breezed past Aurora Central to the tune of 59-0 on Saturday. The Nighthawks' defense has been rock solid lately; the team hasn't given up a point in their last three games.
Northfield's win came from a few key players George Washington will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Cash Lacy, who threw for 181 yards and three touchdowns while completing 76.9% of his passes. What's more, he posted -6 rushing yards, the most he's had since back in November of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaeden Williams, who gained 53 total yards.
George Washington's loss dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Northfield, their victory bumped their record up to 7-2.
Things could have been worse for George Washington, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 40-21 loss to Northfield in their previous matchup back in November of 2024. Will the Patriots 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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