The DeMatha Stags will take on the Our Lady of Good Counsel Falcons at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. DeMatha will be looking to keep their nine-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
DeMatha is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another highly-ranked state team: Gonzaga, who was ranked fourth at the time (DeMatha was ranked third). DeMatha strolled past Gonzaga with points to spare on Saturday, taking the game 28-14. The Stags pushed the score to 21-0 by the end of the third, a deficit the Eagles cut but never quite recovered from.
Our Lady of Good Counsel aren't just finding success at home, as their game on Friday extended their overall winning streak to three. They took down St. John's 28-13.
Our Lady of Good Counsel's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Damarion Fowlkes led the charge by picking up 161 receiving yards and two touchdowns. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 85 yards. Joseph Williams was another key rusher, rushing for 134 yards and a touchdown.
DeMatha's win bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Our Lady of Good Counsel, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
DeMatha came up short against Our Lady of Good Counsel in their previous matchup back in November of 2023, falling 7-0. Will DeMatha have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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