Thursday just wasn't the day for Seton Catholic's offense. They were outmatched by the Scottsdale Christian Academy Eagles and fell 42-0. While losing is never fun, the Sentinels can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Arizona flag football rankings (they are ranked 73rd, while the Eagles are ranked 13th).
Ava Pongratz threw for 116 yards on nine of 27 attempts. Sophia Bartoszek was her top target, picking up 62 receiving yards. On the ground, Giovanna Di Scala rushed for 46 yards.
Scottsdale Christian Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Campbell Reader, who threw for 255 yards and four TDs while completing 85.7% of her passes, and also rushed for 51 yards and one score on only seven carries. What's more, Reader racked up 165.2 passer rating, the most she's had since back in October of 2024. Nola Bynum was another key player, picking up 141 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Seton Catholic now has a losing record of 2-3. As for Scottsdale Christian Academy, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Looking ahead, Seton Catholic is taking a road trip to face off against Arizona Lutheran Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Coyotes' defense has only allowed 3.2 points per game this season, so the Sentinels' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Scottsdale Christian Academy, they will take on Horizon Honors at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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