There's no place like home for Xavier, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They blew past the Holy Cross Knights 35-0 at home on Saturday. Xavier's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Leading Xavier to victory were Aydin Mora and Peter Heaney. Mora gained 126 total yards and three touchdowns, while Heaney rushed for 151 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries. Heaney's longest rush was for an incredible 80 yards.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Xavier was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 364 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Xavier's victory was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-2. As for Holy Cross, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Xavier will host Holy Trinity at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. Xavier is facing Holy Trinity at the right time seeing as Holy Trinity is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Holy Cross, they will square off against St. Francis Prep at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday. St. Francis Prep's defense has only allowed 13.5 points per game this season, so Holy Cross' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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