With a playoff game on the line, Pope John Paul II rose to the challenge on Friday. They blew past the Springfield Township Spartans, posting a 49-7 victory. Pope John Paul II's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
It was another big night for Dylan Skarbek, who rushed for 167 yards and four touchdowns on only 14 carries. Those 167 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. Braden Reed also helped out as he racked up 134 receiving yards.
The win (which was Pope John Paul II's ninth in a row) raised their record to 11-1. Those good results were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 7.4 points per game. As for Springfield Township, they moved to 9-3 with that loss, which also ended their three-game winning streak.
Pope John Paul II will venture away from home to face off against Valley View at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Valley View has won six straight at home, while Pope John Paul II won four straight on the road), something that'll have to change. Springfield Township does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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