Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary is on a five-game streak of home wins, while Maranatha is on a four-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary Cardinals will take on the Maranatha Minutemen at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Two weeks ago, Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary took their matchup on the road with ease, bagging a 42-6 win over St. Monica.
It was another big night for Angel Cevallos, who rushed for 140 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.2 yards per carry. Another player making a difference was Roy Vazquez, who punched in a rushing score.
Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Maranatha at home against Whittier Christian on Friday as the team secured a 42-9 victory. With Maranatha ahead 28-0 at the half, the game was all but over already.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Maranatha to victory, but perhaps none more so than Dejohn Jones, who rushed for 80 yards and three touchdowns. Miles Omalley was another key contributor, rushing for 91 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries.
Their wins bumped Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary to 8-2 and Maranatha to 9-1.