Chicago Hope Academy will square off against the Marian Central Catholic Hurricanes at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Chicago Hope Academy came up short against Chicago Christian on Friday, falling 35-12. While losing is never fun, Chicago Hope Academy can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 203rd, while Chicago Christian is ranked 99th).
Meanwhile, Marian Central Catholic's offense rose to the challenge against a Gladiators defense that boasted an average of only 15.4 points allowed on Friday. Marian Central Catholic took their game at home with ease, bagging a 42-8 win over Christ the King. The Hurricanes' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
This is the second loss in a row for Chicago Hope Academy and nudges their season record down to 1-4. As for Marian Central Catholic, their victory bumped their record up to 2-3.
Chicago Hope Academy came out on top in a nail-biter against Marian Central Catholic in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, sneaking past 28-26. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Marian Central Catholic's Cale Mcthenia, who rushed for 110 yards and three touchdowns, and also threw for 270 yards and a touchdown. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Chicago Hope Academy to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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