Football Recap: Archbishop Carroll Starts Season with Defeat on the Road

By Team Reports Sep 7, 2024, 5:07am

Football Recap: Archbishop Carroll Lions vs. Dunbar Crimson Tide

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Archbishop Carroll had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They came up short against the Dunbar Crimson Tide, falling 43-20. While losing is never fun, the Lions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' District of Columbia football rankings (they are ranked 71st, while the Crimson Tide are ranked fourth).

When it comes to explaining why Archbishop Carroll lost, don't look at Avery Glass. Despite the final result, he threw for 182 yards and two touchdowns.

Archbishop Carroll's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Cameron Brown and Amari James.

Brosnan Dukes was nothing short of spectacular for Dunbar: he rushed for 139 yards and four touchdowns on only 14 carries, and also threw for 254 yards and two touchdowns while completing 72.7% of his passes.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Archbishop Carroll will be defending their home-field for the first time this season they go up against Coolidge at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Archbishop Carroll will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. As for Dunbar, they will face off against Suitland at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.

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