Burke Catholic won the last time they faced Rondout Valley, and things went their way on Friday too. Burke Catholic blew past the Rondout Valley Ganders, posting a 51-6 win. Considering Burke Catholic has won five matches by more than 25 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Leading Burke Catholic to victory were Justin Mazzie and Josh Fiorello. Mazzie rushed for 112 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries, while Fiorello rushed for 113 yards and a touchdown on only five carries. Fiorello really tore up the turf during one magnificent 81-yard run. Lucas Rodriguez-Lopez made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Burke Catholic was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 278 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Burke Catholic didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Rodriguez-Lopez, Mazzie, and Fiorello picked up one apiece.
The victory was the fifth in a row for Burke Catholic, bringing their record for this year to 6-1. As for Rondout Valley, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Burke Catholic will venture away from home to challenge New Paltz at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Burke Catholic's defense has only allowed seven points per game this season, so New Paltz's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Rondout Valley, they will head out to square off against Marlboro Central at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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