Monsignor Farrell's game on Friday was all tied up 14-14 at the half, but luckily for them it didn't stay that way. They strolled past the Fordham Prep Rams with points to spare, taking the game 28-14. That looming 28-14 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Lions yet this season.
Leading Monsignor Farrell to victory were Nafis Muhammad and Braxton Moye. Muhammad rushed for 121 yards on only 15 carries, while Moye picked up 77 receiving yards and a touchdown. Moye's longest reception was for an impressive 54 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per catch total.
Monsignor Farrell wouldn't let Fordham Prep keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Monsignor Farrell can thank Frank DiMicelli and Carlo Della Ragione for forcing both of them.
Despite the loss, Fordham Prep still got an impressive performance from Jonathan Bailey, who rushed for 103 yards on only seven carries, and also threw for 127 yards and a touchdown. Those 103 rushing yards gave Bailey a new career-high.
The win made it two in a row for Monsignor Farrell and bumps their season record up to 3-4. As for Fordham Prep, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Monsignor Farrell will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against Archbishop Stepinac at 1:30 p.m. Monsignor Farrell is facing Archbishop Stepinac at the right time seeing as Archbishop Stepinac is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Fordham Prep, they will head out on the road to challenge St. Peter's at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. St. Peter's defense has only allowed 13.7 points per game this season, so Fordham Prep's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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