Notre Dame (SO) might've scored the first points on Friday, but it was Servite who claimed the real prize. The Knights took a 29-23 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Friars. While losing is never fun, the Knights can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 61st, while the Friars are ranked 12th).
Emmanuel Pullins
| 09/12/25 vs Servite | 83 |
| 08/29/25 @ Bishop Alemany | 48 |
| 09/05/25 vs St. Francis | 31 |
| 08/22/25 vs Downey | 6 |
Despite the defeat, Notre Dame (SO) had strong showings from Noel Washington, who gained 59 total yards and two touchdowns, and Wyatt Brown, who threw for 177 yards and one touchdown. 83 of those passing yards were hauled in by Emmanuel Pullins.
Notre Dame (SO) didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Maxwell Martin-Beckmann and Tahj Skinner.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Gavin Gutierrez and Steele Holcomb. Gutierrez rushed for 202 yards and a pair of scores while Holcomb rushed for 71 yards and two TDs on only eight carries. With that strong performance, Gutierrez is now averaging an impressive 121 rushing yards per game.
Notre Dame (SO)'s loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Servite, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-1.
Notre Dame (SO) and Servite will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next matchups. The next time the Knights see the field they'll take on Culver City at 7:00 p.m. on the 26th. As for Servite, their break will end when they face St. Paul at 7:00 p.m. on the 26th.
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