DePaul College Prep's last matchup with St. Francis could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's matchup on Friday. The Rams came up short against the Spartans, falling 35-14. While losing is never fun, the Rams can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 108th, while the Spartans are ranked 22nd).
Despite the loss, DePaul College Prep saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Tyson Hooks rushed for 98 yards and one TD, and also picked up 90 receiving yards. Hooks was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield on a catch that went for 50 yards.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead St. Francis to victory, but perhaps none more so than Iggy Amorrortu, who threw for 213 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only ten passes, and also punched in one score on the ground. Dario Milivojevic was another key pass catcher, picking up 124 receiving yards and one TD.
DePaul College Prep has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season. As for St. Francis, their win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-2.
Looking ahead, DePaul College Prep will square off against Benet Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Rams will be up against the Redwings' rather soft defense (which has allowed 28.29 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for St. Francis, they will take on Nazareth Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Spartans will need to watch out since the Roadrunners have now posted at least 31 points in their last three matchups.
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