Holy Cross is 4-0 against John Paul II since November of 2020, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Holy Cross Knights will face off against the John Paul II Guardians at 7:00 p.m. Holy Cross will be coming into the contest with an undefeated record on the line.
Holy Cross' offense will try to repeat the strong performance it gave on Friday, when they got past First Baptist's usually-dominant defense. Holy Cross blew past First Baptist 34-14. The result was nothing new for the Knights, who have now won six matchups by 20 points or more so far this season.
Holy Cross' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Gibby Alvarado, who rushed for 112 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 165 yards while completing 76.9% of his passes. Another back making a difference was Daniel Perez, who rushed for 94 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries.
Meanwhile, the Guardians can finally bid farewell to their seven-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Saturday. They never let the Centurions onto the board and left with a 21-0 win. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Guardians have posted since November 3, 2023.
Holy Cross' win bumped their record up to 8-0. As for the Guardians, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-6.
Everything came up roses for Holy Cross against John Paul II in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, as the team secured a 57-13 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Holy Cross since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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