Beacon got themselves on the board against O'Neill on Thursday, but O'Neill never followed suit. They blew past the O'Neill Raiders 39-0 at home. Given the Bulldogs' advantage in MaxPreps' New York football rankings (they are ranked 241st, while the Raiders are ranked 502nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Jaden Jones was the offensive standout of the match as he picked up 102 receiving yards and a touchdown. He was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield on a catch that went for 52 yards. Elijah Epps made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Beacon didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jones and Epps. Kevin Beal was another major factor on D, making eight total tackles (4.0 for loss).
The win made it two in a row for Beacon and bumps their season record up to 5-1. As for O'Neill, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Beacon will host Liberty at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Liberty is coming into the contest with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Beacon will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for O'Neill, they will be playing at home against Dover at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. O'Neill is facing Dover at the right time seeing as Dover is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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