You can't lose the game if you win every quarter, and that was precisely Notre Dame (SO)'s strategy against Culver City on Friday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Knights blew the Centaurs out of the water with a 57-14 final score. That 43 point margin sets a new team best for the Knights this season.
Wyatt Brown continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, throwing for 343 yards and five TDs, while also rushing for 84 yards and one score on only five carries. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 60 yards. Noel Washington was another key player, rushing for 71 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Another reason for the win was Notre Dame (SO)'s imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for four sacks. That dominant display was truly a team effort as four different players picked up one apiece. Preston Webb was another major factor on D, forcing one fumble and making 11 total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Despite the loss, Culver City still got an impressive performance from Nicholas Hoang, who threw for 304 yards and a pair of TDs, and also rushed for 37 yards. 98 of Hoang's passing yards were hauled in by Kristopher McKay, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Notre Dame (SO) now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Culver City, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 3-2.
Notre Dame (SO) and Culver City will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Knights will take on rival Loyola at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Culver City is set to face off against their familiar foe Palos Verdes at 3:30 p.m. on Friday.
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