Servite and Mater Dei (ranked 31st and first in the MaxPreps national rankings respectively) squared off in a high-profile contest on Friday. The Servite Friars came up short against the Mater Dei Monarchs, falling 28-6. It was the first time this season that the Friars let down their fans at home.
Even if they lost, Servite's defense still kept up the pressure with four sacks. Leading the way was Tomas Cernius with two. Sevelino Taliauli was another major factor on D, picking up 1.5 sacks, forcing a fumble, and making six total tackles.
Dash Beierly had a dynamite game for Mater Dei, throwing for 296 yards and three touchdowns while completing 86.4% of his passes. Mater Dei also got a significant boost from Jordon Davison, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 88 yards.
The defeat snapped Servite's winning streak at six games and leaves them with a 6-1 record. As for Mater Dei, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
Servite will be playing in front of their home fans against St. John Bosco at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Servite's defense has only allowed 11.9 points per game this season, so St. John Bosco's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Mater Dei, they will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against JSerra Catholic at 7:00 p.m. Mater Dei is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 34 points per game this season.
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