St. Peter's Prep can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Friday. They put the hurt on the Union City Soaring Eagles with a sharp 42-18 victory. That's more bragging rights for the Marauders, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Tyler Bell had an outrageously good game as he threw for 277 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 10.7 yards per attempt. Hunter Watson was Bell's top target, picking up 124 receiving yards and a touchdown.
When it comes to explaining why Union City lost, don't look at Ja'Zaire Aurelus. Despite the final result, he rushed for 139 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries. Aurelus got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run and that went for an incredible 79 yards.
The win got St. Peter's Prep back to even at 1-1.
St. Peter's Prep will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against Moore Catholic at 1:30 p.m. As for Union City, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Bayonne at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Union City will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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