After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Downey, Notre Dame (SO) was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They slipped by the Bishop Diego Cardinals 35-34.
Steele Pizzella had a dynamite game for Notre Dame (SO), rushing for 84 yards and two touchdowns, while also throwing for 240 yards and three touchdowns.
Bishop Diego's loss came despite strong showings from Tua Puailoa Rojas and Oscar Anoai Mauia. Rojas rushed for 80 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries, while Anoai Mauia rushed for 182 yards and a touchdown while picking up 9.6 yards per carry. With that strong performance, Anoai Mauia is now averaging an impressive 140 rushing yards per game.
The victory got Notre Dame (SO) back to even at 1-1. As for Bishop Diego, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 1-1.
Notre Dame (SO) will face off against St. Francis at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Notre Dame (SO) is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Bishop Diego, they will head out on the road to challenge Westlake at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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