Aquinas Institute had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 21-19 win over the Lancaster Legends on Friday. Winning may never get old, but the Little Irish sure are getting used to it with their seventh in a row.
Aquinas Institute didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. Trent Buttles picked up that interception and then proceeded to rub salt in the wound by taking it back the other way for a touchdown. Lucas Leone was another major factor on D, making 19 total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Aquinas Institute pushed their record up to 10-2 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 35.3 points per game. As for Lancaster, their defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 9-3.
Aquinas Institute will challenge Christian Brothers Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. Christian Brothers Academy will roll in looking for their 12th straight win, something Aquinas Institute surely won't give up without a fight. Lancaster does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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