The Mater Dei Knights will face off against the St. Teresa Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Mater Dei came up short against Althoff Catholic on Friday, falling 58-35. The loss continues a trend for the Knights in their meetings with the Crusaders: they've now lost four in a row.
Hunter Hochbaum
| 09/19/25 @ Harrisburg | 6 |
| 10/10/25 @ Althoff Catholic | 3 |
| 10/03/25 vs Miller Career Academy/Vashon/Sumner | 3 |
| 09/26/25 vs Macomb | 2 |
| 08/29/25 @ Columbia | 2 |
| + 1 more games |
Despite the defeat, Mater Dei saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Hunter Hochbaum threw for 271 yards and three TDs, and also rushed for 75 yards and one touchdown. Hochbaum has become a key player for the Knights: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least three passing touchdowns, but 0-4 otherwise. Brett Hilmes was another key player, picking up 53 receiving yards and a pair of scores.
Meanwhile, St. Teresa can bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. Everything went their way against Central A & M as they made off with a 35-14 win. The Bulldogs' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
St. Teresa didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Tanner Cox and Tylinn Davis. Cox also set a new season-high mark in total tackles with 13.
St. Teresa's victory bumped their record up to 2-5. As for Mater Dei, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 2-5.
Mater Dei came up short against St. Teresa in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, falling 38-34. Will the Knights have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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