The Xavier Falcons will square off against the Wilbur Cross Governors at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Xavier will come in still looking for their first win of the season.
Xavier is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against Fairfield Prep on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Xavier came up short against Fairfield Prep, falling 42-19. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Falcons have suffered since September 22, 2023.
Meanwhile, Wilbur Cross fell victim to Amity Regional and their airtight defense on Friday. They were beaten by the Spartans 42-0. The loss continues a trend for the Governors in their matchups with the Spartans: they've now lost four in a row.
Xavier's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Wilbur Cross, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
Everything came up roses for Xavier against Wilbur Cross in their previous meeting back in November of 2023, as the team secured a 56-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Xavier since the squad 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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