The Payton College Prep Grizzlies are taking a road trip to challenge the Hersey Huskies at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Payton College Prep's defense has only allowed 13 points per game this season, so Hersey's offense will have their work cut out for them.
On Saturday, Payton College Prep beat Westinghouse 20-9.
Payton College Prep can attribute much of their success to Thomas Fitchett, who threw for 163 yards and two TDs.
Payton College Prep didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The team can thank two different players for their defensive prowess: John Seward and Jhmari Guthrie, who each picked up one interception apiece. Payton College Prep got some further help from Lucas Schaffrath: he picked up a sack and made 11 total tackles.
Meanwhile, Hersey waltzed into their game on Friday with six straight wins... but they left with seven. They breezed past the Mustangs to the tune of 54-14. With the Huskies ahead 27-7 at the half, the matchup was all but over already.
Payton College Prep better keep an eye on Brandon Jenkins. He was instrumental in Hersey's win, rushing for 207 yards and three scores while picking up 8.3 yards per carry. That's the most rushing touchdowns Jenkins has posted since back in October of 2024. Tyler Wentink was in the mix too, providing Hersey with two touchdowns.
Hersey was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 303 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Payton College Prep's record now sits at 7-2. As for Hersey, their record is now an identical 7-2.
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