Friday just wasn't the day for Detroit Country Day's offense. They took a blow against the St. Mary's Prep Eaglets on Friday, falling 48-0. While losing is never fun, the Yellowjackets can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Michigan football rankings (they are ranked 140th, while the Eaglets are ranked 14th).
Darrin Jones Jr. was his usual excellent self, rushing for 115 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries for St. Mary's Prep. Jones Jr.'s longest rush was for an impressive 52 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Another player making a difference was Jabin Gonzales, who rushed for 39 yards and a touchdown.
Detroit Country Day's loss dropped their record down to 2-4. As for St. Mary's Prep, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-2.
Detroit Country Day will look to defend their home field on Thursday against University of Detroit Jesuit at 7:00 p.m. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with three consecutive losses apiece. As for St. Mary's Prep, they will head out on the road to square off against Central Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Central Catholic will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something St. Mary's Prep surely won't give up without a fight.
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