If Donovan Catholic was riding high fresh off their 32-7 takedown of Jackson Memorial last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Donovan Catholic Griffins lost 56-32 to the Rumson-Fair Haven Bulldogs on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Griffins can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' New Jersey football rankings (they are ranked 46th, while the Bulldogs are ranked tenth).
Even though they lost, Donovan Catholic was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 426 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Rumson-Fair Haven was led to victory by Owen O?Toole and Kellen Murray. O?Toole threw for 329 yards and two touchdowns while completing 83.9% of his passes, while Murray rushed for 85 yards and three touchdowns. Murray is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in three or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Nick Thomas was O?Toole's top target, picking up 106 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Donovan Catholic's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Rumson-Fair Haven, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 7-0.
Donovan Catholic will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Toms River North at 7:00 p.m. Toms River North is coming into the match with four straight victories at home, so Donovan Catholic will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Rumson-Fair Haven, they will face off against Colts Neck at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Rumson-Fair Haven's defense has only allowed 13 points per game this season, so Colts Neck's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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