A victory for Xavier just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They lost 42-21 to the North Haven Nighthawks. The Falcons have struggled against the Nighthawks recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Joey Mastroianni was the offensive standout of the match as he rushed for 86 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 23 yards and a touchdown. He didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack and made nine total tackles. Brandon Stevens also helped with two touchdowns in total.
Xavier moved to 3-5 with that loss, which also ended their three-game winning streak. As for North Haven, their record is now 5-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Xavier will square off against Hand at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hand is coming into the contest with four straight wins at home, so Xavier will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for North Haven, they will challenge Fairfield Prep at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Fairfield Prep's defense has only allowed 13.9 points per game this season, so North Haven's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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