Catholic Memorial proved they can win big last Saturday (they won by 51) but on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Xaverian Brothers Hawks 40-37. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Knights have posted since October 6, 2023.
It was another big night for Mekhi Dodd, who rushed for 176 yards and three touchdowns on only 14 carries. His longest rush was for an incredible 75 yards. Another back making a difference was Lasean Sharp, who rushed for 87 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Catholic Memorial was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 276 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 269 rushing yards in three consecutive contests.
Catholic Memorial's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Xaverian Brothers, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Catholic Memorial will face off against St. John's at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Catholic Memorial is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 43.5 points per game this season. As for Xaverian Brothers, it'll be Battle of the Birds when Hawks faces off against Boston College High at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. They will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Xaverian Brothers surely won't give up without a fight.
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