The Monsignor Pace Spartans will venture away from home to take on the Cardinal Mooney Cougars at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Monsignor Pace took a loss when they played away from home last Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They secured a 28-24 W over Centennial. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Spartans as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Meanwhile, Cardinal Mooney's offense rose to the challenge against a Spartans defense that boasted an average of only 9.75 points allowed on Friday. The Cougars blew past Lakewood 35-12. The result was nothing new for the Cougars, who have now won six matchups by 21 points or more so far this season.
Monsignor Pace better keep an eye on Connail Jackson. He was instrumental in Cardinal Mooney's win, rushing for 209 yards and four TDs on only 13 carries. That's the most rushing yards Jackson has posted since back in November of 2024. Devin Mignery also helped out as he racked up 100 rushing yards.
Cardinal Mooney was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 349 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 156 rushing yards in six consecutive games.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Cardinal Mooney's defense and their 23 sacks. Tra'Vion Lester led the group effort, picking up six of those sacks all by himself. Thanks to that big game, he is now up to 9 sacks on the season. Another thorn in Lakewood's side was Jayden Burnett, who made ten total tackles (2.0 for loss) and defended three passes.
Monsignor Pace's record is now 3-4. As for Cardinal Mooney, their record now sits at 6-1.
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