Football Recap: Central Catholic Comes Up Short

Central Catholic lost against Holy Cross back in September of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The contest between the Buttons and the Knights didn't end well, with the Buttons falling 33-17. The Buttons have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Despite the loss, Central Catholic still got an impressive performance from Matthew McClenan, who picked up 112 receiving yards and one score.

Holy Cross found their leader in sophomore Rocky Orozco, who rushed for 85 yards and a pair of touchdowns, and also threw for 172 yards and three TDs on only eight passes. Taylor Flores was another key player, rushing for 181 yards.

Central Catholic now has a losing record of 1-2. As for Holy Cross, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.

Central Catholic will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Savio at 7:00 p.m. on the 26th. This will be the Buttons' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Holy Cross, they have already played their next match, a 38-16 victory against Weimar on the 19th.