McNeil is 0-6 against Vandegrift since October of 2018 but things could change on Friday. The McNeil Mavericks will be playing at home against the Vandegrift Vipers at 7:00 p.m. After the two teams made easy work of their previous opponents, one won't be so lucky on Friday.
McNeil is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They were the clear victor by a 55-30 margin over Stony Point on Friday.
Jarell Gary Jr continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 118 yards and two touchdowns, while also throwing for 66 yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, McNeil was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 360 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Vandegrift at home against Vista Ridge on Friday as the team secured a 38-7 win. That looming 38-7 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Vipers yet this season.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Vandegrift's defense and their four sacks. Parker Davis was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up twohimself.
McNeil's victory bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Vandegrift, they pushed their record up to 3-1 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season.
Friday's match might be decided in the on the ground. McNeil has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 208.6 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Vandegrift struggles in that department as they've been averaging 188.2. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
McNeil took a serious blow against Vandegrift in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, falling 42-3. Thankfully for McNeil, Deuce Adams (who threw for 243 yards and four touchdowns while completing 73.7% of his passes) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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