Two dominant  signal callers in  Sterling Dressel and  Liam Arnold are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The La Salle Falcons will be playing at home against the Gresham Gophers  at 7:00  p.m.  on Friday.
On Friday, La Salle was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap  as they fell  27-22 to Milwaukie/Milwaukie Academy of the Arts. The Falcons have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
 Sean Fennell put forth a good effort for the losing side as  he rushed for 105 yards and one  score.
 Even if they lost, La Salle's defense still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess:  Tony Luna,  Dom Delucia,  and  Jack Schweitzer, who each picked up one  sack apiece.
Meanwhile, Gresham had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 22.3 points) and they went ahead and made it four on Friday. They came out on top against the Eagles by a score of  14-7.
La Salle better keep an eye on  Avery Lo. He was instrumental in Gresham's win, picking up 98 receiving yards and one  touchdown, while also punching in one  TD on the ground. That's the most  receiving yards  Lo has posted since back in September of 2024.
 Gresham didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of  Lo and  Trey Darling.
 Gresham's win bumped their record up to 5-3. As for La Salle, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-6.
 Friday's   matchup might be decided on the ground. La Salle has been unstoppable on the ground this season,  having  averaged 193.9  rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Gresham struggles in that department as   they've been averaging 175.6  rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's   game turns into a tough fight on the ground.  Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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