Bishop Moore took care of business in their home opener (and then some) on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Oviedo Lions 68-35. That's more bragging rights for the Hornets, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Amar'E Johnson was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 223 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 8.3 yards per carry. Another player making a difference was Blake McCullough, who threw for 322 yards and five TDs while completing 79.3% of his passes.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Bishop Moore was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 322 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Oviedo only rushed for 151 rushing yards.
Bishop Moore's defensive line stepped up as well, laying out the QB five times. That dominant display was truly a team effort as five different players picked up one apiece. Blaze Allen was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making 11 total tackles.
Oviedo lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Brock Joyce, who rushed for 91 yards and one score on only 12 carries, and also picked up 91 receiving yards and one touchdown. DaShon Febres was another key player, picking up 124 receiving yards and a pair of TDs.
Bishop Moore and Oviedo should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Florida Rankings. The Hornets will face off against Orlando Christian Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Friday with a big rank advantage (45 vs. 168). Meanwhile, Oviedo (ranked 96th) will meet Sickles (ranked 423rd) at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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