The Xavier Knights will face off against the Fordham Prep Rams at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Xavier's defense has only allowed 11.5 points per game this season, so Fordham Prep's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Xavier is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Saturday. They walked away with a 14-7 victory over Kellenberg Memorial. The win was nothing new for the Knights as they're now sitting on three straight.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Fordham Prep). They strolled past St. Francis Prep with points to spare on Sunday, taking the game 27-12. The team's explosion on offense also rewarded the Rams with their most commanding win of the season.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Fordham Prep's defense and their nine sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Nicholas Holahan and Nicholas Monaco, who racked up six sacks between them. Monaco is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made seven or more in each of the last four games he's played.
Xavier's victory bumped their record up to 8-2. As for Fordham Prep, their win bumped their record up to 3-7.
Everything came up roses for Xavier against Fordham Prep in their previous matchup back in November of 2024, as the squad secured a 28-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Knights since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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