The home team had come away the winner the last four times Loyola Blakefield and Mount St. Joseph had met, but sadly for the fans who attended this one that wasn't the case. The Dons took a 35-28 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Gaels on Friday. If the Dons were looking for revenge after losing 35-21 to the Gaels when the teams met back in October of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Despite the loss, Loyola Blakefield saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Carlos Spencer rushed for 69 yards and two scores, and also threw for 283 yards and one TD. Mason Russell was another key player, gaining 137 total yards and a touchdown.
Loyola Blakefield's defeat dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Mount St. Joseph, their win was their first in the region, bumping their region record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 6-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Loyola Blakefield will take on Archbishop Spalding at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Cavaliers will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Dons surely won't give up without a fight. As for Mount St. Joseph, they will square off against St. Mary's at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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