Countryside Christian had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They were the clear victor by a 35-13 margin over the Donahue Catholic Shamrocks on Friday. The result was nothing new for the Minutemen, who have now won seven matches by 22 points or more so far this season.
Despite the defeat, Donahue Catholic saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Athy Niewald picked up two sacks, forced a fumble, and made eight total tackles. Luke Misek didn't just play on offense: he also made eight total tackles and defended two passes in addition to snagging an interception which he returned one-yard for a touchdown.
Countryside Christian's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-2. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 38.2 points. As for Donahue Catholic, their loss dropped their record down to 7-3.
Countryside Christian wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 36-6 win against Merritt Island Christian on the 8th. Donahue Catholic does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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