The Jesuit Marauders will host the Lodi Flames at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Jesuit is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 28.7 points per game this season.
Jesuit will roll into the game after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up ten points two weeks ago, then bounced right back against Whitney on Friday. Jesuit took their matchup with ease, bagging a 48-7 win over Whitney. Considering the Marauders have won five contests by more than 19 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Jesuit's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Chris Effiong Jr., who rushed for 68 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries. That's the most rushing yards Effiong Jr. has posted since back in August. Miles Hubbard was another key back, rushing for 102 yards and a touchdown on only six carries.
Jesuit didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Ryan Reeves, Nolan O?Flaherty, and Jace Bassett picked up one apiece.
Meanwhile, Lodi fell victim to Edison and their airtight defense on Friday. They had to suffer through a 42-0 loss at the hands of the Vikings. The Flames haven't had much luck with the Vikings recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
Lodi's loss dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Jesuit, their victory bumped their record up to 6-4.
Friday's match might be decided in the on the ground. Jesuit has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 192.6 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Lodi struggles in that department as they've been averaging 166.8. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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