Chaminade had lost three straight headed into Friday's game, but Ronnell Hewitt didn't let it get to three. The Chaminade Eagles pulled ahead with a 31-30 photo finish over the Notre Dame (SO) Knights on Friday thanks in part to Hewitt, who rushed for 144 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 8.0 yards per carry. Chaminade also relied on Hewitt, who's 48-yard boot wound up being the difference in the game.
Hewitt was just one part of a punishing run game: Chaminade was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 247 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in November of 2023.
Despite the loss, Notre Dame (SO) still got an impressive performance from Steele Pizzella, who threw for 219 yards and three touchdowns while completing 73.1% of his passes, and also rushed for 60 yards.
Chaminade's victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-7. As for Notre Dame (SO), they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Chaminade will face off against Bishop Amat at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Chaminade is facing Bishop Amat at the right time seeing as Bishop Amat is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Notre Dame (SO), they will challenge Loyola at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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