Football Recap: Roncalli Cavaliers vs. Groton Tigers
If Roncalli was riding high fresh off their 27-0 takedown of Webster last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Roncalli Cavaliers fell to the Groton Tigers 29-23. The Cavaliers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Tigers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in August of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Roncalli lost on Friday, don't look at Zane Backous. Despite the final result, he rushed for 88 yards and two touchdowns. That's the most rushing yards Backous has posted since back in September of 2023. Roncalli also got help from James Behan, who showed off his sure hands for 119 receiving yards.
The loss snapped Roncalli's winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 4-2 record. As for Groton, they pushed their record up to 4-2 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season.
Roncalli will host Milbank at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Roncalli's defense has only allowed 9.5 points per game this season, so Milbank's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Groton, they will venture away from home to take on Sisseton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Groton is facing Sisseton at the right time seeing as Sisseton is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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