Aurora Christian suffered their closest defeat since September 27, 2024 on Friday. They fell just short of the Bishop McNamara Fightin' Irish by a score of 45-42. The matchup marked the Eagles' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Dominic Klimpke threw for 33 yards. Cole McCall was his top target, picking up 55 receiving yards and one TD. On the ground, Kyler Kusreau rushed for 66 yards and one touchdown on only five carries.
Bishop McNamara's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Julius May led the charge by rushing for 78 yards and a pair of scores. May also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, picking up a sack and making three total tackles (2.0 for loss). Another passer making a difference was Karter Krustinger, who threw for 70 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Aurora Christian's loss dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Bishop McNamara, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Aurora Christian will square off against Christ the King at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Eagles will be up against the Gladiators' rather soft defense (which has allowed 31.6 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Bishop McNamara, they will take on Marian Central Catholic at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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