Football Game Preview: Bishop Verot Vikings vs. Oasis Sharks

Bishop Verot is preparing for their first district matchup of the season on Friday. They will host the Oasis Sharks at 7:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Bishop Verot is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Cardinal Mooney on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Vikings took a blow against the Cougars, falling 49-14. The Vikings were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 35-7.

Ayden Gonzalez

Receiving Yards

08/29/25 vs True North Classical Academy	166
09/19/25 vs Homestead	107
09/05/25 @ Venice	96
09/26/25 vs Cardinal Mooney	82
08/22/25 @ Jesuit	69

Bishop Verot's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Deshon Jenkins Jr, who rushed for 73 yards and two scores, and Macrae Thompson, who rushed for 78 yards. The Vikings also got help from Ayden Gonzalez, who showed off his sure hands for 82 receiving yards.

Meanwhile, Oasis fell victim to IMG Academy Junior National and their airtight defense on Friday. They were outmatched by the Ascenders and fell 41-0. The Sharks just can't catch a break and have now endured three defeats in a row.

Oasis' loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Bishop Verot, they now have a losing record of 2-3.