Two dominant backs in Champ Brown and Joshua Monroe are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. It'll be Battle of the Birds when Falcons faces off against the Capistrano Valley Christian Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Aquinas is coming into the contest hot, having won their last six games.
Aquinas' defense heads into the matchup hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Heritage Christian 35-0 at home. The Falcons' offense checked out after the first half but had enough points banked to take the game anyway.
Aquinas' success was spearheaded by the efforts of Malachi Jones, who threw for 173 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 passes, and Brown, who rushed for 81 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries.
Meanwhile, Capistrano Valley Christian posted their closest win since September 30, 2023 on Friday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Ontario Christian 33-30. The win was all the more spectacular given the Eagles' disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 536th, while the Knights are ranked 233rd).
Capistrano Valley Christian got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Monroe out in front who rushed for 166 yards on only 15 carries, and also caught a touchdown. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 87 yards. Nate Richie was another key player, throwing for 215 yards and a touchdown.
Aquinas pushed their record up to 6-2 with the win, which was their third straight at home. As for Capistrano Valley Christian, the victory got them back to even at 4-4.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Aquinas has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 167.4 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Capistrano Valley Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging 159. It's looking like Friday'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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