Catholic won the last time they faced Isle of Wight Academy and things went their way on Friday too. The Crusaders took their game with ease, bagging a 33-6 win over the Chargers. The Crusaders' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Markey Ryan threw for 137 yards and one TD. Kenneley Shane was his top target, picking up 70 receiving yards. On the ground, Gahan Grayson rushed for 180 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 9.5 yards per carry.
Isle of Wight Academy's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Ian Upton, who picked up 80 receiving yards and one score, and Wyatt Short, who threw for 85 yards and one touchdown on only eight passes. Upton's longest reception was for an impressive 67 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per catch total.
The victory made it two in a row for Catholic and bumps their season record up to 2-2. Those wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 14 points in those games. As for Isle of Wight Academy, their loss was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-5.
Coincidentally, Catholic and Isle of Wight Academy will both be playing Hampton Roads Academy the next time they take the field. The Crusaders will host the Navigators at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, while the Chargers will host them at 7:00 p.m. on October 3.
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