Carver hadn't done well against Mashpee recently (they were 1-6 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Carver Crusaders won a contest that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by the Mashpee Falcons 29-28. That's more bragging rights for the Crusaders, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
When it comes to explaining why Mashpee lost, don't look at Dominic Matteodo. Despite the final result, he rushed for 141 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries, and also threw for 121 yards on eight of 14 attempts. Daniel Alade was another key player, rushing for 101 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries.
The win made it two in a row for Carver and bumps their season record up to 6-2. As for Mashpee, the loss snapped their winning streak at six games and leaves them with a 6-2 record.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Carver will face off against Lynn Vo-Tech at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Carver's defense has only allowed 14.8 points per game this season, so Lynn Vo-Tech's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Mashpee, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against St. Bernard's Central Catholic at 6:00 p.m. Mashpee will be looking to keep their six-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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