Two dominant signal callers in Jameson Bryant and Michael Donovan are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Howard Wildcats will welcome the Archmere Academy Auks at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Howard's defense heads into the matchup hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Saturday. They took their contest with ease, bagging a 56-0 victory over Mount Pleasant. The Wildcats' win was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Howard didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Isaiah Mccray and Chris Kanich. Howard received some extra help from Kanich, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Archmere Academy against Tower Hill on Saturday as the team secured a 33-6 victory. The win continues a trend for the Auks in their matchups with the Hillers: they've now won five in a row.
Howard better keep an eye on Johnny Orsini. He was instrumental in Archmere Academy's win, rushing for 59 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries, while also throwing for 151 yards and a pair of TDs.
Archmere Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 290 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 160 rushing yards in five consecutive games.
Howard's victory bumped their record up to 9-0. As for Archmere Academy, their win bumped their record up to 7-2.
Friday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Howard has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 188.9 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Archmere Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 226.2 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Everything came up roses for Howard against Archmere Academy in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, as the squad secured a 38-0 victory. Do the Wildcats have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Auks turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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