Basic hasn't had much luck against Liberty recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Wolves are taking a road trip to take on the Patriots at 7:00 p.m. Basic has given up an average of 37.9 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Basic is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against Faith Lutheran on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Wolves were dealt a 34-6 loss at the hands of the Crusaders. Despite 69 more yards than the Crusaders, the Wolves couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Meanwhile, Liberty came tearing into Friday's game with six straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 28.5 points), and they left with even more momentum. They never let the Diamondbacks get on the board and left with a 45-0 win. Considering the Patriots have won five contests by more than 19 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Liberty's win came from a few key players Basic will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Selby Griego, who rushed for 62 yards and one touchdown. Ezra Sanelivi helped out on the ground, rushing for 88 yards and a rushing touchdown.
One reason for the win was Liberty's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for 7.5 sacks. That dominant display was truly a team effort as seven different players picked up one apiece ( Maximus Paogofie also recorded half a sack). Rysen Dacosin-Arcala got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Basic's defeat dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Liberty, their victory bumped their record up to 7-1.
Basic was dealt a bruising 51-10 loss at the hands of Liberty when the teams last played back in November of 2024. That matchup was all but decided by halftime, at which point the Wolves were down 28-3.
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