Nimitz is on a six-game streak of home losses also dating back to last season, MacArthur a five-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season, but someone's luck is about to change on Friday. After each having a week off, the two teams will dust off their jerseys to challenge one another at 7:00 p.m.
Last Friday, Nimitz came up short against Grand Prairie and fell 24-14.
Meanwhile, MacArthur's game two weeks ago was all tied up 14-14 at the half, but luckily for them it didn't stay that way. They strolled past Sam Houston with points to spare, taking the game 28-14.
Banner Nitcholas was a one-man wrecking crew for MacArthur as he picked up 118 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 38 yards. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 67 yards. Femi Uhunoma was another key receiver, picking up 88 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Nimitz's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for MacArthur, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Nimitz couldn't quite finish off MacArthur in their previous matchup back in September of 2023 and fell 27-24. Thankfully for Nimitz, Tyler Littleton (who threw for 208 yards and three touchdowns on only 16 passes, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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