Football Game Recap: Charles J. Colgan Sharks vs. Forest Park Bruins

By Team Reports Oct 28, 2023, 9:23am

Recap: Charles J. Colgan Sharks vs. Forest Park Bruins

The Charles J. Colgan Sharks fell victim to the Forest Park Bruins''s stalwart defense on Friday and couldn't make it onto the board. They lost to the Bruins at home by a decisive 17-0 margin. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Charles J. Colgan in their matchups with Forest Park: they've now lost five in a row.

Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Forest Park to victory, but perhaps none more so than Tyler Shulsky, who threw for 82 yards and two touchdowns. Landon Hunt and his 126 yards on the ground were also a key factor in Forest Park's win.

Charles J. Colgan's defeat was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their overall record down to 3-7. Those losses could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 9.8 points per game. As for Forest Park, they now have a winning record of 5-4.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Charles J. Colgan will challenge Potomac Senior at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Virginia (Potomac Senior is ranked 124th, while Charles J. Colgan is ranked 143rd). As for Forest Park, they will head out on the road to face off against Hylton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hylton comes in on a streak of failing to score more than seven points in their last four games, a trend the squad is of course eager to reverse.