Fulton has been on the road for two straight, but on Friday they'll finally head home. They will welcome the St. Patrick Shamrocks at 7:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Fulton's usually-dominant defense will be looking to make up for Thursday's struggle, when Sacred Heart Academy offense got past them. Fulton blew past Sacred Heart Academy, posting a 60-33 victory on the road. The high-scoring effort was just what the Pirates needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Meanwhile, St. Patrick put another one in the bag on Saturday to keep their perfect season alive. They claimed a resounding 69-30 win over Vestaburg at home. The Shamrocks' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
St. Patrick's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Brady Leonard led the charge by rushing for 111 yards and three touchdowns on only eight carries, while also throwing for 160 yards and two touchdowns while completing 80% of his passes. Leonard's longest rush was for an impressive 54 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Another rusher making a difference was Brayden Simon, who gained 165 total yards and three touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, St. Patrick was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 314 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 200 rushing yards in six consecutive matches.
Fulton's victory bumped their record up to 5-1. As for St. Patrick, they pushed their record up to 6-0 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season.
Fulton came up short against St. Patrick when the teams last played back in October of 2023, falling 42-34. Will Fulton have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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