Two dominant backs in Jack Hanley and Kaiden Stout are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Peoria Notre Dame Irish are taking a road trip to challenge the Rochester Rockets at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Last Friday, Peoria Notre Dame took their match with ease, bagging a 65-36 win over Danville. The Irish might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four games by 29 points or more this season.
Hanley was his usual excellent self, rushing for 169 yards and six touchdowns while picking up 9.4 yards per carry. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 2.1 rushing touchdowns per game. Backing up that air attack was Lawson Alwan, who rushed for 96 yards and a rushing touchdown.
Peoria Notre Dame was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 454 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 217 rushing yards in nine consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Rochester entered their tilt with Sacred Heart-Griffin on Friday with four consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with five. They enjoyed a cozy 41-27 victory over the Cyclones.
It was another big night for Stout, who rushed for 109 yards and two touchdowns, and also caught a touchdown. Mason Jacobs was another key player, picking up 112 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Rochester wouldn't let Sacred Heart-Griffin keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. Rochester can thank Jamal Bramer and Brooks Gavin for forcing all of them.
Peoria Notre Dame now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Rochester, they pushed their record up to 7-2 with the win, which was their third straight at home.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Peoria Notre Dame has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 342.3 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Rochester struggles in that department as they've been averaging 175.2. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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