Pittsburg was the 56-42 winner over Archbishop Riordan when they last played one another back in September of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Pirates fell 42-35 to the Crusaders on Saturday. Despite running the score up even higher than they did in their prior game last Saturday (31), the Pirates still had to take the loss.
When it comes to explaining why Pittsburg lost, don't look at Rj Mosley. Despite the final result, he picked up 257 receiving yards and a pair of scores. Mosley showed off some serious burst, cutting upfield on a catch for 68 yards. Carlos Torres was another key player, having thrown for 250 yards and two touchdowns.
Special teams also played a big role in the game for Pittsburg, adding 11 points to the final score. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Kenneth Ward, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.
Adonyae Brown had a dynamite game For Archbishop Riordan., rushing for 239 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 9.2 yards per carry. Judge Nash was another key player, picking up 128 receiving yards and a pair of TDs.
Having lost for the first time this season, Pittsburg fell to 2-1. As for Archbishop Riordan, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 3-0.
Pittsburg and Archbishop Riordan will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next games. The next time the Pirates see the field they'll take on Marin Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on the 26th. As for Archbishop Riordan, their break will end when they face Saint Francis at 7:00 p.m. on the 26th.
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