Oviedo couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a 45-40 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bishop Moore Hornets.
When it comes to explaining why Oviedo lost on Friday, don't look at Chance Nixon. Despite the final result, he picked up 115 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 107 yards. Jerome Curry was another key player, throwing for 252 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 passes.
Even though they lost, Oviedo was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 217 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 198 rushing yards in four consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Bjorn Jurgensen was a one-man wrecking crew for Bishop Moore as he threw for 350 yards and three touchdowns while completing 73.1% of his passes, and also rushed for 82 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries. Kenyon Alston was Jurgensen's top target, picking up 150 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Oviedo will hit the road for the first time this season to challenge Sickles at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Oviedo is looking to tack on another W to their three-game streak on the road dating back to last season. As for Bishop Moore, they will head out to take on Tottenville at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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