Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Camden Catholic couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They were outmatched by Pope John XXIII on the road and fell 42-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Fighting Irish have suffered since November 23, 2023.
Tylik Hill was his usual excellent self, rushing for 230 yards and four touchdowns for Pope John XXIII. Hill showed off some serious burst, cutting through the defense on one rush that went for 59 yards. Luke Gialanella was another major influence, as he rushed for 77 yards and ran in a TD.
Camden Catholic's loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-1. As for Pope John XXIII, the victory snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-7 record.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Camden Catholic will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Paul VI at 6:00 p.m. on November 27th. As for Pope John XXIII, they will take on Paramus Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Paramus Catholic is coming into the game with three straight losses at home, meaning Pope John XXIII will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
