The Percy Julian Phoenix will venture away from home to square off against the Benjamin Russell Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Friday, Percy Julian beat Park Crossing 14-7. The victory continues a trend for the Phoenix in their matchups with the Thunderbirds: they've now won eight in a row.
Percy Julian didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jayden Garrett and Demone Porter Jr.
Meanwhile, Benjamin Russell got the win against Chelsea on Friday by a conclusive 42-21. Considering the Wildcats have won six games by more than 20 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Benjamin Russell's win came from a few key players Percy Julian will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Jyque Norris, who rushed for 131 yards and three TDs on only 11 carries. Those three rushing touchdowns gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was B.J. Bedgood, who picked up 141 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Percy Julian's win bumped their record up to 3-6. As for Benjamin Russell, their victory bumped their record up to 8-1.
Percy Julian didn't have too much breathing room in their matchup against Benjamin Russell in their previous matchup back in November of 2024, but they still walked away with a 19-13 win. Do the Phoenix have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Wildcats turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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