After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Loyola Academy, DePaul College Prep was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They strolled past the Saint Viator Lions with points to spare, taking the game 39-23. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Rams considering their seven-point performance the matchup before.
It was another big night for Nick Martinez, who rushed for 140 yards and three touchdowns. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 104.2 rushing yards per game. Another player making a difference was Fernando Rodriguez, who threw for 219 yards and a touchdown while completing 76.5% of his passes.
DePaul College Prep didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Avry Bellis and Gianni Giunta. Giunta is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in the last six games he's played dating back to last season.
DePaul College Prep's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-1. As for Saint Viator, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. DePaul College Prep will square off against Carmel at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Saint Viator, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Montini Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Montini Catholic's defense has only allowed 10.8 points per game this season, so Saint Viator's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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