Carlisle extended their losing streak to five on Friday, dropping them down to 0-5. They had to suffer through a 49-0 loss at the hands of the Bishop McDevitt Crusaders. While losing is never fun, the Thundering Herd can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania football rankings (they are ranked 280th, while the Crusaders are ranked 25th).
As for Bishop McDevitt, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-2. That looming 49-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
Bishop McDevitt's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Nazir Jones-Davis, who rushed for 108 yards and a pair of TDs on only seven carries. Another back making a difference was Maurice Barnes Jr., who rushed for 66 yards and two scores on only seven carries.
Looking ahead, Carlisle will square off against Harrisburg at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Thundering Herd's defense better be ready for this one: the Cougars have averaged an impressive 41.5 points per game this season. As for Bishop McDevitt, they will challenge Altoona at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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