It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Bishop McDevitt had no problem doing just that on Friday. They blew past the Exeter Township Eagles 48-14. The result was nothing new for the Crusaders, who have now won nine matchups by 20 points or more so far this season.
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 125 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries. With that strong performance, Jones-Davis is now averaging an impressive 100.9 rushing yards per game. Dominic Diaz-Ellis was in the mix as well, providing Bishop McDevitt with two touchdowns.
Bishop McDevitt didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Tyler Reinhart and Landon Blauch.
Bishop McDevitt was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 208 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 190 rushing yards in three consecutive contests.
Bishop McDevitt pushed their record up to 12-2 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 14.8 points per game. As for Exeter Township, their defeat ended a seven-game streak of away wins and brought them to 12-2.
Bishop McDevitt will welcome Pine-Richland at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Pine-Richland will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Bishop McDevitt surely won't give up without a fight. Exeter Township does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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