After some red-hot attacks on offense in their last seven games, DeSales finally came back down to earth on Thursday. They were beaten by the Liberty Christian Patriots 52-0. The matchup marked the first time this year in which the Irish were not able to get on the board.
Charlie Branning was his usual excellent self, rushing for 120 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries for Liberty Christian. That's the most rushing yards Branning has posted since back in November of 2023. Ryker Wageman was in the mix as well, providing Liberty Christian with two touchdowns.
DeSales' defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-1. As for Liberty Christian, their victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-0.
DeSales will venture away from home to face off against Garfield-Palouse at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Garfield-Palouse will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something DeSales surely won't give up without a fight. As for Liberty Christian, they and Pomeroy are set to duel on Friday. One thing working in Liberty Christian's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
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