After starting their season with three straight games on the road, Cardinal Newman is finally coming home. They will welcome the Ben Lippen Falcons at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Cardinal Newman came up short against Dreher last Friday, falling 33-13.
Cardinal Newman's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Caleb Ford, who gained 95 total yards and two touchdowns, and Jason Horton, who threw for 87 yards and two touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Ben Lippen lost to Wilson Hall at home by a 21-7 margin on Friday. Despite 143 more yards than the Barons, the Falcons couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Ben Lippen's loss came about despite a quality game from Jamere Crooks, who picked up 107 receiving yards and a touchdown. That's the most total yards Crooks has posted since back in August of 2023.
Cardinal Newman now has a losing record at 1-2. As for Ben Lippen, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Everything came up roses for Cardinal Newman against Ben Lippen in their previous meeting back in September of 2023 as the squad secured a 31-0 victory. Does Cardinal Newman have another victory up their sleeve, or will Ben Lippen turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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