Football Recap: Chaminade Flyers vs. Kellenberg Memorial Firebirds
Chaminade entered their tilt with Kellenberg Memorial on Saturday with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. Everything went their way against the Kellenberg Memorial Firebirds as they made off with a 42-21 victory. With the Flyers ahead 28-7 at the half, the game was all but over already.
Chaminade's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Tim Murphy, who threw for 74 yards and two touchdowns, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground.
Chaminade didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Kyle Hyland, Dean Schmitt, and Tristan Lombardo picked up one apiece. Schmitt is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in the last seven games he's played dating back to last season. Chaminade got some further help from Anthony Trapani: he picked up a sack and made 13 total tackles.
Although Kellenberg Memorial took the loss, they still got scores from Jack Geoghan, Jack Barkley, and Jack Durso.
Chaminade pushed their record up to 6-1 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Kellenberg Memorial, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-5.
Chaminade will stay at home for another week and welcome Cardinal Hayes at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday. Chaminade's defense has only allowed 13.3 points per game this season, so Cardinal Hayes' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Kellenberg Memorial, they will challenge Cliffside Park at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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