Bishop McGuinness's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They blew past the Winston-Salem Prep Phoenix, posting a 52-22 victory. With that win, the Villains brought their scoring average up to 26.4 points per game.
It was another big night for Alex Waterfield, who rushed for 72 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 151 yards and two touchdowns. RJ Gist was another key player, picking up 50 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Bishop McGuinness was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 247 rushing yards. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 77.5 rushing yards per game earlier this season, but in their last three contests they've averaged 166.3.
One reason for the win was Bishop McGuinness' imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for four sacks. Leading the way was Cayden Long with two. He has been hot recently, having posted two or more sacks the last three times he's played.
Bishop McGuinness' record is now 6-3. As for Winston-Salem Prep, they dropped their record down to 1-7 with the loss, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bishop McGuinness will host Christ the King at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Bishop McGuinness is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 26.4 points per game this season. As for Winston-Salem Prep, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Carver at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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