The Dublin Gaels were within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Tuesday as they fell 26-20 to the Carondelet Cougars. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Gaels came into the contest with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 159th, while the Cougars are ranked 481st).
Although Dublin took the loss, they still got scores from Taylor Sullivan, Kennedi Phillips, and Valentina Padilla.
Even if they lost, Dublin's defense still kept up the pressure with three sacks. Sullivan was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two herself.
Dublin's defeat dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Carondelet, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-5.
Coming up, Dublin will venture away from home to square off against Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Carondelet, they have already played their next match, a 36-13 victory against San Marin on the 10th.
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