After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Wheeling Central Catholic, Catholic Central was happy to have turned things around on Saturday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Belpre Golden Eagles 51-18. That looming 51-18 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Crusaders yet this season.
Matthew Sprochi
| 09/27/25 @ Belpre | 115 |
| 08/24/24 vs Wellsville | 75 |
| 09/21/24 vs Harding | 64 |
| 08/30/25 vs Strasburg-Franklin | 62 |
| 08/30/24 @ Strasburg-Franklin | 61 |
It was another big night for Matthew Sprochi, who rushed for 67 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only eight carries, and also threw for 115 yards and two TDs on perfect 5-for-5 passing. Those 115 passing yards gave him a new career-high.
Catholic Central is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 4-2 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 31.3 points over those games. As for Belpre, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season.
Catholic Central will venture away from home to square off against Oak Glen at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Golden Bears' defense has only allowed 11.6 points per game this season, so the Crusaders' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Belpre, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Trimble at 7:00 p.m.
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