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| 10/17/25 - Home | 35-34 W |
| 10/11/24 - Away | 29-20 W |
| 09/01/22 - Home | 13-42 L |
It may have taken overtime to finish the job, but St. Paul ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They pulled ahead with a 35-34 photo finish over the St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy Warriors. The Swordsmen's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
St. Paul's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Gabriel Castaneda, who rushed for 60 yards and three TDs on only seven carries, and also threw for 142 yards on 11 of 20 attempts. Castaneda is becoming a predictor of the Swordsmen's success: when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns the team is 2-1 (and 0-5 when he doesn't). Jace Levario helped out on the ground, rushing for 85 yards and a rushing touchdown.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: St. Paul was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 301 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 254 rushing yards in three consecutive games.
St. Paul's record now sits at 2-6. As for St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. St. Paul will face off against Bishop Alemany at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Swordsmen will be up against the Warriors' rather soft defense (which has allowed 35.5 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy, they will take on Cathedral at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Phantoms will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Warriors surely won't give up without a fight.
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