Damien took a 28-point loss the last time they faced off against JSerra Catholic, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Spartans sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 34-31 win over the Lions on Friday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Spartans.
Isaiah Arriaza
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Damien's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Isaiah Arriaza led the charge by throwing for 414 yards and two touchdowns, while also punching in a pair of TDs on the ground. What's more, Arriaza posted two rushing touchdowns, the most he's had since back in October of 2024. Damien's leading receiver Eric Osorio was Arriaza's top target yet again, picking up 213 receiving yards and one score.
Despite the loss, JSerra Catholic still got an impressive performance from William Fredericksen, who rushed for 87 yards and one touchdown on only seven carries, and also picked up 72 receiving yards and one TD.
Damien's victory bumped their record up to 2-0. As for JSerra Catholic, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Looking ahead, Damien will welcome St. Paul at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for JSerra Catholic, they will head out to square off against Kamehameha Kapalama at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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