It's playoff time, and Benedictine had no trouble coming through when it counted. They blew past the Central Lions, posting an 80-32 win. The Cadets' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Benedictine got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Stephen Cannon out in front who rushed for 86 yards and three scores, and also threw for 100 yards on seven of 11 attempts. Those three rushing touchdowns gave Cannon a new career-high. Eron Mallard was another major influence, as he rushed for 101 yards and ran in a TD.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Benedictine was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 570 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Benedictine didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Micah Williams and Jojo Sutton. Williams is on a roll when it comes to interceptions, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games he's played.
Central's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was JR Harris, who threw for 227 yards and three touchdowns. A healthy portion of that aerial production (80 yards to be exact) went to Jake Ivester, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Cadets
| 11/28/25 vs Central | 80-32 |
| 11/21/25 vs Cass | 21-7 |
| 11/14/25 vs East Forsyth | 42-7 |
| 10/30/25 @ New Hampstead | 49-13 |
| 10/24/25 @ Perry | 41-17 |
| + 5 more games |
The win was the tenth in a row for Benedictine, bringing their record up to 10-2. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 49.6 points over those games. As for Central, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 12-1.
Coming up, Benedictine will take on Marist at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The War Eagles' defense has only allowed 9.2 points per game this season, so the Cadets' offense will have their work cut out for them. Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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