Mater Dei Catholic couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a blow against the Cathedral Catholic Dons on Friday, falling 56-28. While losing is never fun, the Crusaders can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 160th, while the Dons are ranked 27th).
Defeat or not, Mater Dei Catholic got some senior leadership from Kartell Purvis and Isaiah Cook. Purvis threw for 220 yards and three touchdowns while completing 76.9% of his passes, while Cook. gained 147 total yards and a touchdown.
Cathedral Catholic's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jake Funderburg led the charge by rushing for 184 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.0 yards per carry, and also picking up 31 receiving yards. Tyler Duong was another key signal caller, throwing for 200 yards and two touchdowns while completing 80% of his passes.
Mater Dei Catholic will face off against Granite Hills at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Cathedral Catholic, they will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on Chaminade at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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