Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Bishop McDevitt). They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the Carlisle Thundering Herd 49-0. The Crusaders' offense checked out after the first half but had enough points banked to take the game anyway.
Bishop McDevitt's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Nazir Jones-Davis led the charge by rushing for 108 yards and two scores on only seven carries. The team also got some help courtesy of Maurice Barnes Jr., who rushed for 66 yards and a pair of TDs on only seven carries.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Bishop McDevitt was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 235 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Another reason for the win was Bishop McDevitt's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: David Malatestinic, Will Yost, and Campbell Miltsch, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Crusaders
| 09/19/25 vs Carlisle | 49-0 |
| 09/05/25 vs Chambersburg | 41-7 |
| 11/29/24 vs Pine-Richland | 28-14 |
| 11/22/24 vs Exeter Township | 48-14 |
| 11/01/24 vs Lower Dauphin | 42-7 |
| + 4 more games |
Bishop McDevitt's win was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-2. Those home victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 40.1 points over those games. As for Carlisle, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-5.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Bishop McDevitt will square off against rival Altoona at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Carlisle is set to take on their familiar foe Harrisburg at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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