On Friday, Loyola Academy faced St. Francis in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Loyola Academy Ramblers received a blow as they fell 35-21 to the St. Francis Spartans. The Ramblers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Spartans apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2017.
Loyola Academy's loss came despite strong showings from Drew MacPherson and Dominic Maloney. MacPherson gained 105 total yards and two touchdowns, while Maloney threw for 225 yards and two touchdowns. Gavin Vradenburg was Maloney's top target, picking up 89 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Brady Palmer had an outrageously good game for St. Francis as he rushed for 89 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 193 yards and two touchdowns. Zach Washington was Palmer's top target, picking up 94 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Loyola Academy's defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 1-2. As for St. Francis, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Loyola Academy will host Brother Rice at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. As for St. Francis, they will be playing at home against St. Rita at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. St. Francis will be looking to keep their six-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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