Xaverian's game on Friday was all tied up 7-7 at the half, but sadly for them it didn't stay that way. They took a 21-7 bruising from the St. Peter's Eagles. The loss continues a trend for the Clippers in their matchups with the Eagles: they've now lost three in a row.
Marco Aruta continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for St. Peter's, rushing for 133 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.3 yards per carry, and also throwing for 151 yards and a touchdown while completing 72.2% of his passes. Another player making a difference was Jeremiah Williams, who rushed for 104 yards and a touchdown.
Xaverian's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for St. Peter's, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Xaverian will challenge Cardinal Spellman at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. As for St. Peter's, they are on the road again on Saturday to play Kellenberg Memorial at 1:00 p.m. St. Peter's defense has only allowed 8.5 points per game this season, so Kellenberg Memorial's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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