Pittsford is 2-8 against Aquinas Institute since October of 2014 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Pittsford Panthers will host the Aquinas Institute Little Irish at 7:00 p.m. Aquinas Institute took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Pittsford, who comes in off a win.
Having struggled with six losses in a row dating back to last season, Pittsford finally turned things around against Penfield on Saturday. They skirted past the Patriots 22-20. The Panthers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Aquinas Institute entered their match against McQuaid Jesuit on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The matchup between Aquinas Institute and McQuaid Jesuit wasn't particularly close, with Aquinas Institute falling 23-9. The Little Irish haven't had much luck with the Knights recently, as the team's come up short the last eight times they've met.
Despite the defeat, Aquinas Institute saw an underclassman step up: Trent Buttles threw for 168 yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 35 yards. That's the most rushing yards Buttles has posted since back in September of 2023.
Pittsford's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Aquinas Institute, their loss ended a seven-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 4-2.
Pittsford lost to Aquinas Institute at home by a decisive 24-10 margin in their previous matchup back in October of 2023. Will Pittsford have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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