Hampden had lost four straight at home, but on Friday they dropped down to 0-8 to make it five. They took a 20-13 hit to the loss column at the hands of the John Bapst Memorial Crusaders. The Broncos were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Crusaders apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Hampden lost, don't look at Gabriel Thornwall. Despite the final result, he rushed for 95 yards and one TD on only 13 carries.
As for John Bapst Memorial, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 8-0. Those wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 39.8 points this season.
Malcolm Butler had another great game (as he tends to do), rushing for 135 yards and one score on only 12 carries, while also catching one touchdown. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making three total tackles and defending two passes in addition to snagging two interceptions.
Hampden does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for John Bapst Memorial, they will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Maranacook on the 7th.
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