John Paul II was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat dating back to last season. They took a 30-20 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Somerset Academy Collegiate Bears. One positive for the Centurions, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
John Paul II's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Teddy Chavez, who picked up 131 receiving yards and two touchdowns. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 75 yards. Another rusher making a difference was Zach Martinez, who rushed for 158 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: John Paul II was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 200 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
John Paul II's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Somerset Academy Collegiate, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
John Paul II will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Bruni at 7:00 p.m. on October 4th. As for Somerset Academy Collegiate, they will play host again on Friday to welcome Compass Rose Legacy, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. Somerset Academy Collegiate is facing Compass Rose Legacy at the right time seeing as Compass Rose Legacy is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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