It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Bishop Neumann had no problem doing just that on Friday. They claimed a resounding 49-7 win over the Lincoln Lutheran Warriors. The result was nothing new for the Cavaliers, who have now won nine matches by 21 points or more so far this season.
Conor Booth continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 200 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 10.5 yards per carry. His rushing production has been exceptional for a while as that marked his 20th straight game with at least 130 rushing yards dating back to last season. Beau Fujan was in the mix too, providing Bishop Neumann with two touchdowns.
Bishop Neumann was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 268 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 268 rushing yards in three consecutive games.
Bishop Neumann didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jack Van Slyke and Isaiah Nagle.
Bishop Neumann's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-1. As for Lincoln Lutheran, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-7.
Bishop Neumann will look to defend their home field on Friday against Cedar Catholic at 7:00 p.m. Bishop Neumann knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past nine contests -- so hopefully Cedar Catholic likes a good challenge. Lincoln Lutheran does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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