Bishop Kenny has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 14.5 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They took a 35-28 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bolles Bulldogs. The Crusaders' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Despite the loss, Bishop Kenny still got an impressive performance from Jp Donovan, who picked up 86 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground.
Bishop Kenny wouldn't let Bolles keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Gunnar Rogers was the leader in that area as all came courtesy of his dominant performance. He also set a new season high mark in total tackles with nine.
Leading Bolles to victory were Emmett Grzebin and Naeem Burroughs. Grzebin rushed for 213 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.9 yards per carry, while Burroughs picked up 135 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Another player making a difference was Ethan Drumm, who threw for 271 yards and three touchdowns while completing 81% of his passes.
Having lost for the first time this season, Bishop Kenny fell to 3-1. As for Bolles, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Bishop Kenny will welcome Beachside at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Bishop Kenny will be looking to keep their six-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. As for Bolles, they will host Oakleaf at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Oakleaf's defense has only allowed 12 points per game this season, so Bolles' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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