Collegiate has been away from home for three games now, but on Friday they'll finally make their return. They will welcome the Paul VI Panthers at 4:00 p.m. Both are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Collegiate's defense heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 22-0 margin over Fork Union Military Academy. The Cougars might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matchups by 22 points or more this season.
Collegiate's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Xay Davis, who rushed for 133 yards and a touchdown. Davis showed off some serious burst, turning on the afterburners on one carry for 60 yards. Jack Callaghan was another key player, rushing for 38 yards.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Collegiate was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 222 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Collegiate's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged four passes before it was all said and done. Zach Jarvis led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself.
Meanwhile, after only 12 points in their last game, Paul VI made sure to put some points up on the board against St. James on Saturday. Paul VI blew past St. James 34-10. Given the Panthers' advantage in MaxPreps' football rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 88th in Virginia, while the Saints are ranked 209th in Maryland), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Collegiate's victory was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-1. As for Paul VI, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
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