Football Recap: Sterling Falls to Bishop Eustace Prep in First Game of Season

Sterling couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a hard 24-7 fall against the Bishop Eustace Prep Crusaders on Friday.

Gary Battaglini threw for 136 yards and a touchdown. Jayce Ward was his top target, picking up 71 receiving yards. On the ground, Jayden Ali-Ward rushed for 60 yards, and also picked up 35 receiving yards.

Mekhi Simmons had an outrageously good game for Bishop Eustace Prep as he rushed for 219 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.8 yards per carry. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in rushing yards. Delano Mann did his part to keep the secondary busy, picking up 84 receiving yards.

Sterling is headed away from home for the first time to take on Pitman at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Sterling is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Bishop Eustace Prep, they will square off against Palmyra at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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