Football Recap: Central Catholic's Victory on Friday Extends Winning Streak to Nine

By Team Reports Nov 11, 2024, 7:45am

Football Recap: Central Catholic Vikings vs. Seneca Valley Raiders

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Central Catholic had won eight straight games and Elijah Faulkner did his part to make it nine on Friday. The Central Catholic Vikings were the clear victor by a 38-14 margin over the Seneca Valley Raiders thanks in part to Faulkner, who rushed for 143 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.9 yards per carry. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in November of 2023.

Faulkner was just one part of a punishing run game: Central Catholic was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 294 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.

Central Catholic pushed their record up to 9-2 with the victory, which was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 32.9 points. As for Seneca Valley, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-7.

Central Catholic will face off against North Allegheny at 6:05 p.m. on Saturday. Both have allowed few points on average, (Central Catholic: 14.2, North Allegheny: 14.4) so any points scored will be well earned. Seneca Valley does not have any more games scheduled as of now.

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