Fordham Prep lost to St. John the Baptist back in September of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Fordham Prep Rams snuck past the St. John the Baptist Cougars with a 39-33 victory. With that win, the Rams brought their scoring average up to 27.5 points per game.
Fordham Prep had a senior duo take command as Jonathan Bailey threw for 132 yards and two touchdowns and Thomas Mellody rushed for 72 yards and a touchdown. What's more, Bailey also racked up 27 rushing yards, the mosthe's had since back in October of 2023.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Fordham Prep was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 242 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Fordham Prep wouldn't let St. John the Baptist keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Fordham Prep can thank Tyler Vujtech and Sean McCuin for forcing both of them.
Despite the loss, St. John the Baptist still got an impressive performance from Maxwell Bowers, who rushed for 89 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 215 yards and a touchdown on only 19 passes. Brayden Mangan was Bowers' top target, picking up 125 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Fordham Prep now has a winning record of 3-2. As for St. John the Baptist, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fordham Prep will square off against Monsignor Farrell at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Fordham Prep is facing Monsignor Farrell at the right time seeing as Monsignor Farrell is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for St. John the Baptist, they will challenge Holy Cross at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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