The St. Aloysius Flashes will face off against the Central Hinds Academy Cougars at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. St. Aloysius is out to stop a six-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season.
Having struggled with 14 defeats in a row dating back to last season, St. Aloysius finally turned things around against Clinton Christian Academy on Friday. They came out on top against the Warriors by a score of 19-6. The Flashes' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, the third road matchup was the charm for Central Hinds Academy, as they earned their first road win of the season. In a tight contest that could have gone either way, they made off with a 35-34 win over Canton Academy.
Casen Macke was his usual excellent self, picking up 105 receiving yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 135 yards. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards. Dylan Williams was another key player, rushing for 57 yards and two touchdowns.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Central Hinds Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 336 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Central Hinds Academy's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Macke.
St. Aloysius' first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Central Hinds Academy, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
St. Aloysius was taken down by Central Hinds Academy 48-13 in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. Will St. Aloysius 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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