Game Previews: University Prep Vs Rush Henrietta

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the top matchups of Week Four will feature two stacked teams, let's break down the matchup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Breakdown</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In 2024, University Prep managed a 6-4 season, with key wins over Pittsford, Rush Henrietta, Fairport, and Rush Henrietta. Key loses last season included, St. Anthony's, Rush Henrietta, and Aquinas Institute. Looking at 2025, the Griffins sit at 2-1 through three games. Week one ended with a loss against St. Anthony's, but the Griffins have bounced back for back to back wins against Pittsford and Fairport. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">2025 Schedule</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Following this week's, matchup against Rush Henrietta, the Griffins have four games remaining on their schedule in 2025. I predict a 3-1 record for University Prep through the final stretch, that includes, wins against Aquinas Institute, McQuaid Jesuit, and Penfield. The loss on the schedule comes in the final game against St. Joseph Collegiate. I see a 5-3, or 6-2 record for the Griffins following the regular season, with the potential for a deep playoff run. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/ny/rochester/university-prep-griffins/football/schedule">https://www.maxpreps.com/ny/rochester/university-prep-griffins/football/schedule</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Players To Watch</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:table {"className":"is-style-stripes"} --> <figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td><strong>2026 WR <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/jameer-walters-2/">[player_tooltip player_id='1348221' first='Jameer' last='Walters']</a></strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>2026 DB/WR <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/jayvion-sampson/">[player_tooltip player_id='806370' first='Ja'yvion' last='Sampson']</a></strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>2026 WR <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/paris-brooken/">[player_tooltip player_id='814966' first='Paris' last='Brooken']</a></strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>2026 LB/RB <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/kamari-miller/">[player_tooltip player_id='1344737' first='Kamari' last='Miller']</a></strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>2027 WR <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/gavin-white-2/">[player_tooltip player_id='1513210' first='Gavin' last='White']</a></strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>2027 OL <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/isaiah-brookins/">[player_tooltip player_id='1352927' first='Isaiah' last='Brookins'] </a></strong></td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">3 Keys To The Game</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Playmakers</strong>: The Griffins have playmakers, like [player_tooltip player_id='1513210' first='Gavin' last='White'] and [player_tooltip player_id='814966' first='Paris' last='Brooken'] on the offensive side of the ball. Feeding these athletes is a huge key to the Griffins offense if they want to win this game. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Secondary</strong>: Players like [player_tooltip player_id='806370' first='Ja'yvion' last='Sampson'], and [player_tooltip player_id='1394730' first='Ny'Jher' last='Gano'], need to lock down the Rush Henrietta passing game, which will limit offensive output throughout this game. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Consistency</strong>: After starting 0-1, the Griffins have bounced back with two huge wins against trick opponents. In order to take down Rush Henrietta, University Prep, need to keep the consistency they created which helped them win the last two games. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Rush Henrietta Breakdown </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Royal Comets played a tricky schedule in 2024, leading to a 4-7 season. The key wins from the season came against Gates Chili, Fairport, Pittsford, and University Prep in the playoffs. Key loses came against Aquinas Institute, University Prep, Fairport, and McQuaid Jesuit. Through 2025, the Royal Comets sit at 3-0, with key wins against McQuaid Jesuit, and Aquinas Institute. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">2025 Schedule</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Royal Comets sit at 3-0 on the season, with key wins against McQuaid Jesuit, and Aquinas Institute. Following the University Prep matchup, Rush Henrietta, has four games remaining on their schedule. Key matchups include Pittsford, Fairport, and Penfield. The Royal Comets will make the playoffs, as I see them going between 2-2, - 4-0 during this stretch. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/ny/henrietta/rush-henrietta-royal-comets/football/schedule">https://www.maxpreps.com/ny/henrietta/rush-henrietta-royal-comets/football/schedule</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Players To Watch</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:table {"className":"is-style-stripes"} --> <figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td><strong>2026 LB <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/ronin-walker/">[player_tooltip player_id='619468' first='Ronin' last='Walker']</a></strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>2027 WR <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/noah-collins-howard/">[player_tooltip player_id='1144300' first='Noah' last='Collins-Howard']</a></strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>2027 ATH <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/brendan-mangone/">[player_tooltip player_id='1363999' first='Brendan' last='Mangone']</a></strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>2027 ATH <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/imani-wagstaff/">[player_tooltip player_id='1563822' first='Imani' last='Wagstaff']</a></strong></td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">3 Keys To The Game</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Playmakers</strong>: Like University Prep, the Royal Comets also have tons of playmakers. Getting them going, will be the key to winning this game. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Defense</strong>: As listed, University Prep has top playmakers. An offensive shootout will continue until one team gets a stop. The key to winning this game for Rush Henrietta, will be to stopping the Griffins offensive playmakers. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1144300' first='Noah' last='Collins-Howard']</strong>: The Aquinas transfer ranks as one of the top WR's in the state. He has been a leader on offense, and a big time addition for Rush Henrietta. Getting him the ball, will be a huge need if the Royal Comets want to win this game. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->