Football Recap: Bergen Catholic's Winning Streak Snapped at Nine Games

By Team Reports Sep 8, 2024, 2:05pm

Football Recap: Bergen Catholic Crusaders vs. IMG Academy Ascenders

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Bergen Catholic had to start their season on the road on Thursday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They took a 27-14 hit to the loss column at the hands of the IMG Academy Ascenders. The Crusaders' defeat signaled the end of their nine-game winning streak dating back to last season.

Bergen Catholic's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Quincy Porter, who picked up 132 receiving yards and a touchdown, and Najee Calhoun, who rushed for 115 yards. Porter got the majority of those receiving yards when he pulled down a pass and took off for a gain of 90 yards.

Ty Hawkins was a one-man wrecking crew for IMG Academy as he rushed for 84 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries, and also threw for 183 yards and a touchdown.

The victory got IMG Academy back to even at 1-1.

Bergen Catholic is headed away from home for the first time to face off against Washington at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for IMG Academy, they will welcome Cocoa at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. IMG Academy will be looking to keep their six-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.

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