The Springfield Catholic Fighting Irish will face off against the Houston Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Springfield Catholic is leaving town to face Houston after disappointing their home crowd in their season opener. Springfield Catholic took a 21-13 hit to the loss column at the hands of East Newton on Friday.
Meanwhile, Houston had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 42-39 victory over Pierce City on Friday. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Tigers as it put an end to their three-game losing streak dating back to last season.
A big part of the victory came down to the chemistry between Dj Riley and his top target Jordan Arthur. Riley rushed for 74 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries while Arthur rushed for 51 yards and two touchdowns.
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